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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.

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South China Morning Post

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5 days ago·Hong Kong

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ABS-CBN

North Korea's Kim Jong Un makes rare visit to father's tomb

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un paid his respects at a family mausoleum in Pyongyang on Sunday (February 16) to mark the birth anniversary of his late father an

5 days ago·Quezon City, Philippines

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NBC News

North Korea’s Kim makes rare visit to father’s tomb, pledging his devotion 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.

5 days ago·United States

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VOA News

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North Korea's Kim makes rare visit to father's tomb

Kim Jong Il's birthday, which falls on Feb. 16, is widely celebrated as a major holiday in North Korea

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The Straits Times

North Korea’s Kim makes rare visit to father’s tomb

It was the first time in four years that Kim visited the palace housing the body of his father.

6 days ago·Singapore

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U.S. News

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

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6 days ago·New York, United States

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