But in 2012, soon after Kim Jong Il’s death, the statue was removed and replaced with two statues, a new one, or at least an extensively remolded one, of Kim Il Sung, and a new one of Kim Jong ...

Coat flying open, reins in hand, Kim Jong-il is depicted astride a galloping horse in a larger-than-life statue unveiled Tuesday as part of birthday celebrations for the late North Korean leader.

IN 1948, North Korea was founded by Kim Il-sung, which he ruled until his death in 1994. After his death, his son, Kim Jong-il became leader of the communist state, which is currently ruled by his … ...

North Korea plans to erect a statue of Kim Jong Il and build towers across the country. His body will lie in state in the Pyongyang palace that houses the corpse of Kim Il Sung.

On Thursday, the North's state media called Kim Jong Il the "eternal leader" — reminiscent of his father's title — and said his body will be displayed at Pyongyang's Kumsusan Memorial Palace ...

Kim Jong-il is depicted astride a galloping horse in a larger-than-life statue unveiled on Tuesday as part of birthday celebrations for the late North Korean leader. 14 February 2012 • 1:39pm ...

Founder Kim Il Sung remains North Korea's "eternal president" and lies embalmed at his former presidential palace. Son Kim Jong Il took over after his father's death in 1994 in what was the ...

NORTH Korea unveiled a new giant statue of its late leader Kim Jong-Il overnight at a ceremony held in front of thousands of cheering soldiers. Deals of the Week. In the know quiz.

A giant statue of Kim Jong-il has been unveiled in North Korea to mark his 70th birthday. It is the first bronze sculpture if the North Korean leader.

North Koreans laid floral tributes at the statues of founding father Kim Il Sung and his son, Kim Jong Il, to mark the Lunar New Year. IE 11 is not supported.

But in 2012, soon after Kim Jong Il’s death, the statue was removed and replaced with two statues, a new one, or at least an extensively remolded one, of Kim Il Sung, and a new one of Kim Jong ...