Kim Jong Un Putin Meet | North Korea's Staff Scrubs Every Surface He Touched After Putin Meet After North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up in Beijing, North Korean aides rushed in to wipe his seat. Footage that surfaced on Telegram shows Kim's staff scrubbing down every surface the leader had touched. The chair's backrest was polished, its armrests wiped, and even the side table cleaned. His drinking glass was taken away on a tray. The reason for Kim's forensic-level precautions is unclear. Analysts suggest it may be fear of Russia's security services or anxiety about China's surveillance. But Kim is not alone in guarding his biological footprint.