May 03, 2024
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Kim Jong Un visits Kumsusan palace to mark Kim Il Sung’s death anniversary

State media opts not to publish photos of regular mausoleum visit or mention attendance of daughter and other family

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un paid a visit to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the resting place of the nation's founder Kim Il Sung, to commemorate the 29th anniversary of his death, state media reported on Saturday.

Kim Jong Un goes to the mausoleum every year to honor his grandfather, minus one occasion in 2018. The latest visit marks the leader’s first public appearance in 19 days, but the Rodong Sinmun opted not to release any photos of him on Saturday.

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