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North Korea's Kim makes rare visit to father's tomb
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Kumsusan Palace of Sun to honor his late father, Kim Jong Il, on February 16, a national holiday known as the Day of the Shining Star, according to state media KCNA.
This visit marked the first time in four years that Kim Jong Un paid respects at the mausoleum, accompanied by his sister Kim Yo Jong and other aides, KCNA reported.
During the same week, Kim attended a groundbreaking ceremony for 50,000 new homes in Pyongyang and highlighted the construction workers' achievements, stating they achieved nearly 400% progress in the previous year compared to 2020.
Kim's housing project aims to boost the economy and promote residential development.