Kim Il Sung solved ‘succession problem,’ North Korea says 30 years after death



News Kim Il Sung solved ‘succession problem,’ North Korea says 30 years after death Leader Kim Jong Un attends large-scale events for death anniversary aimed at legitimizing future of Kim family rule Colin Zwirko July 9, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Koreans in the countryside appear to bow in respect to Kim Il Sung during a three-minute period of silence at noon on July 8. \| Image: KCNA (July 9, 2024) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un marked the 30th anniversary of his grandfather and founding leader Kim Il Sung’s death with a large-scale ceremony on Monday, as state media emphasized the importance of hereditary autocracy in an apparent bid to shore up the current ruler’s legitimacy and future family successions. Kim Jong Un also attended a concert and visited the mausoleum where Kim Il Sung’s body reportedly still lies in state, embalmed in a glass case, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). North Korean leader Kim Jong Un marked the 30th anniversary of his grandfather and founding leader Kim Il Sung’s death with a large-scale ceremony on Monday, as state media emphasized the importance of hereditary autocracy in an apparent bid to shore up the current ruler’s legitimacy and future family successions. Kim Jong Un also attended a concert and visited the mausoleum where Kim Il Sung’s body reportedly still lies in state, embalmed in a glass case, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). 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 Il Sung solved ‘succession problem,’ North Korea says 30 years after death

Leader Kim Jong Un attends large-scale events for death anniversary aimed at legitimizing future of Kim family rule

Colin Zwirko July 9, 2024

Kim Il Sung solved ‘succession problem,’ North Korea says 30 years after death

North Koreans in the countryside appear to bow in respect to Kim Il Sung during a three-minute period of silence at noon on July 8. | Image: KCNA (July 9, 2024)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un marked the 30th anniversary of his grandfather and founding leader Kim Il Sung’s death with a large-scale ceremony on Monday, as state media emphasized the importance of hereditary autocracy in an apparent bid to shore up the current ruler’s legitimacy and future family successions.

Kim Jong Un also attended a concert and visited the mausoleum where Kim Il Sung’s body reportedly still lies in state, embalmed in a glass case, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

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