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European Parliament Delegation Visits Mangyongdae
Pyongyang, July 17 (KCNA) -- The delegation for relations with the Korean Peninsula of the European Parliament led by Chairman Herbert Reul visited Mangyongdae, the birthplace of President Kim Il Sung.

Being briefed on the fact that the President was born in a thatched house and spent his childhood, cultivating his strong will for revolution, the members of the delegation looked round the historic relics preserved there with much care.

They also visited the historic sites on Mangyong Hill.

The head of the delegation said that the visit to Mangyongdae offered an opportunity to know well about the history of Korea, adding that he could deeply feel the Korean people's reverence for the President.

The delegation also visited the Academy of Koryo Medicine and Panmunjom.

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