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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

THE removal of two portraits and a statue from Kim Il-Sung Square in Pyongyang has triggered further speculation about the well-being of Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un - with one expert suggesting the ...

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 ...

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 … ...

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.