How Kim Jong Un celebrates late father Kim Jong Il’s birthday in minus 15 degree [WATCH]
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea marked the 80th birth anniversary of late leader Kim Jong Il with a concert, fireworks and an outdoor ceremony near its border with China, state media reported Wednesday, as the hermit kingdom calls for greater internal unity amid pandemic.
Current leader Kim Jong Un was also present during the state ceremony at Samjiyon city on Tuesday, on the eve of his father’s birthday, the official Korean Central News Agency reported.
When Kim Jong Un made an appearance, all the participators “burst into stormy cheers ‘hurrah’ upon him" before he paid respect to the sculpture of his father Kim Jong il, KCNA said.
The celebration displayed participants' determination to rally behind Kim Jong Un and secure well-being with self-reliance, KCNA said, and akin events were organised across North Korea to mark the birth anniversary.
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According to KCNA, senior administrators visiting Samjiyon saw firecrackers and music show. It is scarce for DPRK to organize a high profile state event. An important development project has also been started in Samjiyon, which Kim Jong Un has said typifies his country’s “iron will” to achieve prosperity.
Kim Jong Il’s birth anniversary is one of the most significant days in DPRK, along with that of Kim Il Sung, Kim Jong Un has ruled North Korea following Kim Jong Il death of a heart attack in 2011.
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First published: 18 February 2022, 14:37 IST