Mass memorial marks 100 days since death of Kim Jong-il
- 12 years ago
North Korea's state-run television released footage on Sunday of a mass memorial rally for late leader Kim Jong-il.
The rally was held to mark the 100th day since Kim's death in December last year.
KRT said around 150 thousand people attended the event - among them Kim's successor, Kim Jong-un.
Before the rally, North Korea's young leader visited Kumsusan Palace of the Sun to observe a moment of silence in front of a portrait of his father.
Experts believe that the untested new leader, who has been groomed for power since 2009, will rule with the aid of a close coterie that includes his uncle and aunt, at least in the early stages of his reign.
Travis Brecher, Reuters
The rally was held to mark the 100th day since Kim's death in December last year.
KRT said around 150 thousand people attended the event - among them Kim's successor, Kim Jong-un.
Before the rally, North Korea's young leader visited Kumsusan Palace of the Sun to observe a moment of silence in front of a portrait of his father.
Experts believe that the untested new leader, who has been groomed for power since 2009, will rule with the aid of a close coterie that includes his uncle and aunt, at least in the early stages of his reign.
Travis Brecher, Reuters