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Korean Book, Photo and Fine Arts Exhibition Opens in China
Pyongyang, February 8 (KCNA) -- An exhibition of Korean book, photo and fine arts opened in Shanghai, China with due ceremony on Tuesday to celebrate the birth anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il (the Day of the Shining Star).

On display in the venue were photos on the revolutionary activities of Kim Jong Il and the dear respected Kim Jong Un.

The works of the peerlessly great men and books, photos, videos and fine arts that show the Korean people's efforts to build a thriving socialist country were also on show.

Speeches were made at the opening ceremony.

The speakers said this exhibition would offer a good occasion for helping the Chinese know more about the mentality and culture of the Koreans and for boosting mutual understanding and friendship.

They voiced their hope for more exchanges between the two countries in the field of culture.

They also expressed their conviction that the Korean people would make bigger achievements in the building of a thriving socialist country, rallied close around Marshal Kim Jong Un.

The exhibition will go on till Feb. 20.

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