North Korea’s Kim reclaims ancestors’ legacy with rare mausoleum visit
Kim Jong-un made a rare visit to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the mausoleum of his father Kim Jong-il and grandfather Kim Il-sung, marking the first time in four years he has paid tribute on his father’s birthday. The visit, accompanied by top military officials and his sister Kim Yo-jong, took place on the Day of the Shining Star, North Korea's national holiday celebrating Kim Jong-il’s birthday.
Analysts suggest this gesture may be an attempt by Kim Jong-un to reinforce his regime’s legitimacy amid growing international pressure for North Korea to denuclearize. During the visit, Kim expressed his commitment to the revolutionary ideals of his predecessors and vowed to dedicate himself to the nation's prosperity and the well-being of its people, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
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Kim Jong-un made a rare visit to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the mausoleum of his father Kim Jong-il and grandfather Kim Il-sung, marking the first time in four years he has paid tribute on his father’s birthday. The visit, accompanied by top military officials and his sister Kim Yo-jong, took place on the Day of the Shining Star, North Korea's national holiday celebrating Kim Jong-il’s birthday.
Analysts suggest this gesture may be an attempt by Kim Jong-un to reinforce his regime’s legitimacy amid growing international pressure for North Korea to denuclearize. During the visit, Kim expressed his commitment to the revolutionary ideals of his predecessors and vowed to dedicate himself to the nation's prosperity and the well-being of its people, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
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