Kim Jong-il is due to arrive Komsomolsk-on-Amur today. He is scheduled to visit major defense industries and factories for the Russian air force and navy. He will also meet with some local officials.

• 金正日今天抵达阿穆尔共青城，他预定巡视当地的海空军国防工业工厂，并会见地方军事官员。