Kim Jong Un marks 12th anniversary of father’s death



News Kim Jong Un marks 12th anniversary of father’s death Makeup of leader’s entourage during memorial service hints at recent promotions and possible purge, expert says Anton Sokolin December 17, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON DPRK leader Kim Jong Un and top officials march through the Kumsusan Palace to commemorate the 12th anniversary of Kim Jong Il's death \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Dec. 16 2023) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un commemorated the 12th anniversary of his father’s passing on Saturday, paying a visit to Kim Jong Il’s final resting place at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang. Premier Kim Tok Hun and other members of the Politburo Presidium of the Workers' Party of Korea like long-term stalwarts Choe Ryong Hae and Jo Yong Won also paid honors to North Korea’s second leader, according to the Rodong Sinmun. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un commemorated the 12th anniversary of his father’s passing on Saturday, paying a visit to Kim Jong Il’s final resting place at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang. Premier Kim Tok Hun and other members of the Politburo Presidium of the Workers' Party of Korea like long-term stalwarts Choe Ryong Hae and Jo Yong Won also paid honors to North Korea’s second leader, according to the Rodong Sinmun. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis 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 marks 12th anniversary of father’s death

Makeup of leader’s entourage during memorial service hints at recent promotions and possible purge, expert says

Anton Sokolin December 17, 2023

Kim Jong Un marks 12th anniversary of father’s death

DPRK leader Kim Jong Un and top officials march through the Kumsusan Palace to commemorate the 12th anniversary of Kim Jong Il's death | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Dec. 16 2023)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un commemorated the 12th anniversary of his father’s passing on Saturday, paying a visit to Kim Jong Il’s final resting place at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang.

Premier Kim Tok Hun and other members of the Politburo Presidium of the Workers' Party of Korea like long-term stalwarts Choe Ryong Hae and Jo Yong Won also paid honors to North Korea’s second leader, according to the Rodong Sinmun.

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