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 ...

The statue is the first bronze casting of Kim, who during his lifetime shunned proposals to erect a bronze like the massive statue of his father, North Korea founder Kim Il Sung, that towers over ...

The statue is of his father and predecessor, the late Kim Il Sung. The caption also misspelled the younger leader’s name as Kim Jong Ill. In fact, the elder Kim is so beloved that the gifts ...

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.

The statue is the first bronze casting of Kim, who during his lifetime shunned proposals to erect a bronze like the massive statue of his father, North Korea founder Kim Il-sung, that towers over ...

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.

The 6-metre bronze statue depicts him riding a horse next to his late father, Kim Il-sung, also on horseback. The statues were unveiled in a ceremony attended by top military and political ...

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 ...

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 as part of birthday celebrations for the late North Korean leader.