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North Korea's Kim Jong-un pays respects to late father on death anniversary
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un paid his highest tribute to his late father and former leader Kim Jong-il at the family mausoleum on Wednesday, marking the 14th anniversary of his death. Accompanied by government and party officials, Kim visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang at midnight and prayed for his immortality. This annual ritual has been observed every year except in 2022.
North Korea is expected to observe a three-day Lunar New Year holiday this year, as it follows the national holiday for late leader Kim Jong-il's birthday. The Lunar New Year falls on Tuesday, right after the Monday birthday holiday. While shorter than South Korea's three-day holiday, it emphasizes traditional events to honor ancestors and past leaders.