North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has paid his respects at the mausoleum of his father, late leader Kim Jong-il, on the anniversary of his birthday, state media reported Monday.

Kim Jong Il’s birthday, on February 16, is extensively honoured as a significant festival in North Korea, known as the Day of the Shining Star

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Kumsusan Palace of Sun in Pyongyang for the first time in four years to commemorate the birthday of his late father, Kim Jong Il, known as the Day of the Shining

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a groundbreaking ceremony for new apartment construction on the anniversary of his father's birthday, state media reported Monday.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has paid his respect at a family mausoleum to mark the birthday of his late father and former leader Kim Jong Il, state media KCNA said on Monday. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has paid his respect at a family mausoleum to mark the birthday of his late father and former leader Kim Jong Il, state media KCNA said on Monday. Kim Jong Il's birthday, which falls on Feb. 16, is widely celebrated as a major holiday in North Korea, called the Day of the Shining Star.

Sunday was the Day of the Shining Star in North Korea, a holiday marking the birthday of Kim Jong Il, and his youngest son used the occasion this year to pay a rare visit to his late father's tomb. Kim Jong Un stopped by the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang,

Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, paid tribute to his father for the first time in four years. Kim Jong Il, who is revered in North Korea, was born on February 16, so his son visited the mausoleum of his predecessors—father and grandfather—to commemorate this anniversary.

Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, paid tribute to his father for the first time in four years. Kim Jong Il, who is revered in North Korea, was born on 16th February, so his son visited the mausoleum of his predecessors—father and grandfather—to commemorate this anniversary.