North Korea's Kim says he will strengthen ties with China more vigorously, state media reports

SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he would promote relations with China "more vigorously," state media KCNA reported on Tuesday. Kim's comments were made in a reply to Chinese President Xi Jinping's congratulatory message on North Korea's founding anniversary, KCNA said. Kim also said he could "feel well enough" China's support during his visit earlier this month to Beijing where he watched a military parade alongside Xi, KCNA added.