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China presents North Korea with Kim Jong Il waxwork

Waxwork will go on display in Pyongyang after second opening ceremony on July 27

SEOUL – China presented North Korea with a life-size waxwork figure of Kim Jong Il wearing the late leader's trademark jumpsuit and parka coat during a special presentation ceremony in Beijing on Tuesday.

A North Korean delegation, including Deputy Minister of Science and Education Kim Mun Kyung was there to receive the waxwork, which goes on display in North Korea's 'International Friendship Exhibition' on 27 July.

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