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N. Korea holds national mourning for Kim Jong-Il

N. Korea holds national mourning for Kim Jong-Il

North Korea held a national memorial service on Sunday to mark the 100th day since the death of leader Kim Jong-Il, with the whole country “wrapped in an atmosphere of mourning”, state media said. (rwad on here …)

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China brings supermarket concept to North Korea

In his last public appearance, late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il went shopping. (get the story…)

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US, NKorea in first nuclear talks since Kim death (AP)

US, NKorea in first nuclear talks since Kim death 
    (AP)

AP – The United States and North Korea met for a second day of talks Friday on restarting nuclear disarmament in return for aid, negotiations that were delayed by the death of North Korea’s longtime leader Kim Jong Il two months ago. (rwad on here …)

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North Korea holds big parade on anniversary of dead leader's birth

North Korea held a huge military parade in Pyongyang on Thursday, using the 70th anniversary of the birth of its late leader Kim Jong Il as an opportunity to try to invoke deeper reverence for his son and chosen successor, Kim Jong Un. (read on…)

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Birthday turns into memorial for NKorean leader (AP)

Birthday turns into memorial for NKorean leader 
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AP – North Korea commemorated Kim Jong Il’s 70th birthday Thursday with the flowers that bear his name, a military parade and pledges of loyalty to the son who has taken his place. (rwad on here …)

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North Korea marks Kim’s birthday

North Korea marks the 70th birthday of late leader Kim Jong-il, also dubbed the “day of the shining star”, with tributes and gatherings. (read the story…)

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Giant Kim Jong-il statue unveiled

A giant statue of the late North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is unveiled ahead of Thursday’s celebrations of the 70th anniversary of his birthday. (read the story…)

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New statue depicts late NKorea leader on horseback (AP)

New statue depicts late NKorea leader on horseback 
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AP – Coat flying open, reins in hand, Kim Jong Il is depicted astride a galloping horse in a larger-than-life statue unveiled Tuesday as part of birthday celebrations for the late North Korean leader. (rwad on here …)

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NKorea’s young leader gets rock star treatment (AP)

NKorea’s young leader gets rock star treatment 
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AP – North Korea’s young new leader gets rock star treatment when he visits his troops — just as his father did. But while the late Kim Jong Il mostly stayed aloof in dark shades, his son holds hands and hugs his soldiers. (rwad on here …)

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South Korea allows group to deliver aid to NKorea (AP)

South Korea allows group to deliver aid to NKorea 
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AP – South Korea allowed members of a private group to accompany aid to North Korea for the first time Friday since leader Kim Jong Il died last month. (rwad on here …)

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