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News of Kim Jong Un's Participation in Inaugural Ceremony of Renovated Kumsusan Palace of Sun Reported Abroad
Pyongyang, December 20 (KCNA) -- Media of various countries reported on December 17 the news that the dear respected Kim Jong Un took part in the inaugural ceremony of the renovated Kumsusan Palace of the Sun to pay high tribute to leader Kim Jong Il.

Xinhua News said:

Kim Jong Un, supreme leader, together with his wife Ri Sol Ju participated in the inaugural ceremony of the renovated Kumsusan Palace of the Sun. He also visited the palace to pay homage to Kim Jong Il who lies in state.

News Service of China noted:

Kim Jong Un together with his wife visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun to pay high tribute to Kim Jong Il on the occasion of the first anniversary of his demise.

He entered the hall where Kim Jong Il lies in state and made bow in humble reverence for him.

Then he went round the mourning hall, the rooms where the orders Kim Jong Il received, car, electric car, boat and train used by him are on display.

Other media also reported the news.

They included Chinese Central TV, ITAR-TASS and Interfax of Russia, internet news service of Slovakia SEM. EK, BBC and Jiji Press and Asahi Shimbun of Japan.

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