North Korea's Kim Makes Rare Visit to Father's Tomb

North Korea's Kim makes rare visit to father's tomb, says devoted to 'sacred struggle'
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has paid his respect at a family mausoleum to mark the birthday of his late father and former leader Kim Jong Il, state media KCNA said on Monday, pledging to continue the "sacred struggle" for prosperity and security.
North Korea's Kim Makes Rare Visit to Father's Tomb
The Kim dynasty that has ruled North Korea since its founding after World War Two and has sought to strengthen their grip on power by building cults of personality around them, th
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Observers note a potential shift in Kim's approach - reviving the personality cult of his ancestors to strengthen his own authority North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made a rare visit to his ancestors' mausoleum on Sunday,
Kim Jong Un breaks tradition with mausoleum visit after hiatus
Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, paid tribute to his father for the first time in four years. Kim Jong Il, who is revered in North Korea, was born on 16th February, so his son visited the mausoleum of his predecessors—father and grandfather—to commemorate this anniversary.
Kim Jong Un resumes homage to father after four-year hiatus
Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, paid tribute to his father for the first time in four years. Kim Jong Il, who is revered in North Korea, was born on February 16, so his son visited the mausoleum of his predecessors—father and grandfather—to commemorate this anniversary.
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Kim Jong Un resumes tradition with visit to father's mausoleum
Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, paid tribute to his father for the first time in four years. Kim Jong Il, who is revered in North Korea, was born on February 16, so his son visited the mausoleum of his predecessors—his father and grandfather—to commemorate this anniversary.
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