This is 'invitation diplomacy' -- a tool Kim's father used to use to great effect. Kim is trying to show how strong and stable North Korea is -- how firmly he is in control and how popular he remains with the people. Unless there are select groups of foreigners there to see this, his message will not get out loud and clear.
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