February 16, known as the "Day of the Shining Star" in North Korea, commemorates the birthday of Kim Jong Il, who died in ...

The first tour is set to take place Feb. 12 to 18, when major celebrations are planned for the birthday of the country's late ...

1942 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is born. He took power after his father Kim Il-sung, founder of the communist country, died in 1994.

He was allowed to return to Pyongyang only after Kim Jong Il became confident that he had full control over the country. For nearly 30 years until his death, Kim Yong Ju had never made public ...

North Korea 'Kim Jong Il' birthday tours to open: tour agency A tour operator said Monday it had opened bookings for trips to a North Korean border city to celebrate former leader Kim Jong Il's ...

This marks the first time North Korea has opened its borders to international tourism since January 2020. Tourists will be ...