Celebrations for the 114th birth anniversary of Kim Il Sung dominated state media this week, with extensive news coverage glorifying the late North Korean leader on the holiday known as the Day of the Sun.

State TV also continued airing pre-recorded performances by foreign artists participating in the annual spring art festival through Monday, while festivities took place across the country. Kim Jong Un; however, attended an artillery fire contest among the Korean People's Army Western Front sub-units held on the "significant Day of the Sun." Grander celebrations for the holiday are expected next year, as Kim