Kim Jong Un visits Kumsusan palace to mark Kim Il Sung's death anniversary



News Kim Jong Un visits Kumsusan palace to mark Kim Il Sung’s death anniversary State media opts not to publish photos of regular mausoleum visit or mention attendance of daughter and other family Jeongmin Kim July 8, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in April 2017 \| Image: NK News North Korean leader Kim Jong Un paid a visit to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the resting place of the nation's founder Kim Il Sung, to commemorate the 29th anniversary of his death, state media reported on Saturday. Kim Jong Un goes to the mausoleum every year to honor his grandfather, minus one occasion in 2018. The latest visit marks the leader’s first public appearance in 19 days, but the Rodong Sinmun opted not to release any photos of him on Saturday. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un paid a visit to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the resting place of the nation's founder Kim Il Sung, to commemorate the 29th anniversary of his death, state media reported on Saturday. Kim Jong Un goes to the mausoleum every year to honor his grandfather, minus one occasion in 2018. The latest visit marks the leader’s first public appearance in 19 days, but the Rodong Sinmun opted not to release any photos of him on Saturday. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Kim Jong Un visits Kumsusan palace to mark Kim Il Sung’s death anniversary

State media opts not to publish photos of regular mausoleum visit or mention attendance of daughter and other family

Jeongmin Kim July 8, 2023

Kim Jong Un visits Kumsusan palace to mark Kim Il Sung’s death anniversary

Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in April 2017 | Image: NK News

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un paid a visit to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the resting place of the nation's founder Kim Il Sung, to commemorate the 29th anniversary of his death, state media reported on Saturday.

Kim Jong Un goes to the mausoleum every year to honor his grandfather, minus one occasion in 2018. The latest visit marks the leader’s first public appearance in 19 days, but the Rodong Sinmun opted not to release any photos of him on Saturday.

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