First foreign tourists since pandemic invited to celebrate Kim Jong Il's birthday in North Korea
February 16, known as the "Day of the Shining Star" in North Korea, commemorates the birthday of Kim Jong Il, who died in ...
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North Korea reopens to tourists just in time for late leader Kim Jong Il's birthday
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 ...
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Today in Korean history
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.
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North Korea begins celebrations for late former leader Kim Jong-il's birthday
North Korea has begun celebrations for the anniversary of late former leader Kim Jong-il's birthday, a national holiday, by ...
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Demoted? Pushed aside? Fate of Kim Jong Un’s sister unclear
Kim Jong Il, died in late 2011. The current Kims are the third generation of their family to rule North Korea, and their leadership is based on a personality cult established after their ...
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Kim Ri-eul, fashion designer who dressed BTS, dies aged 32, media report says
Fashion designer Kim Ri-eul, best known for dressing BTS in traditional Korean outfits, has died at the age of 32.
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North Korea Reopens for Limited International Tourism to Celebrate Kim Jong Il's Birthday
This marks the first time North Korea has opened its borders to international tourism since January 2020. Tourists will be ...