Place: Kumsusan memorial palace

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Kim's body on permanent public show

North Korea said late leader Kim Jong Il’s body will be permanently laid in state in a memorial palace in the capital.

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People line streets for Kim funeral

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Son and heir leads mourners for Kim

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Focus on Jong-Il funeral for clues to North Korea’s mood

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North Korea: New leader Kim Jong Un welcomes South Korea delegation

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North Korea 'puts troops on alert'

North Korea mourns death of Kim Jong Il

North Korea’s long-time leader Kim Jong Il has died of heart failure.

Mon, 19 Dec, 2011

North Korean leader Kim Jong Il dies at 69

Kim Jong Il, North Korea’s mercurial and enigmatic leader, has died at the age of 69.

Mon, 19 Dec, 2011

North Korea’s heir apparent introduced to the world

NORTH Korea introduced its heir apparent to the world yesterday, a chubby- faced young man with a serious expression, combed back hair cut high and tight on the sides and wearing a communist-style black suit.

Fri, 01 Oct, 2010