North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made an emotional visit to the grave of a former military leader who helped mentor him and support his succession this week, demonstrating an unusual commitment to commemorating the former official in a likely effort to stress loyalty to the Kim family and possibly support for his daughter’s eventual rule.

DPRK state media denounced the U.S. for labeling it an “uncooperative state in combating terrorism” for the 28th consecutive year, stressing that Pyongyang has no interest in cooperating with such a “hostile” state.

The party daily Rodong