North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has paid his respects at the mausoleum of his father, late leader Kim Jong-il, on the anniversary of his birthday, state media reported Monday, marking his first reported visit to the family mausoleum on the late leader's birth anniversary in four years.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Kumsusan Palace of Sun in Pyongyang for the first time in four years to commemorate the birthday of his late father, Kim Jong Il, known as the Day of the Shining

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has paid his respects at the mausoleum of his father, late leader Kim Jong-il, on the anniversary of his birthday, state media reported Monday, marking his first reported visit to the family mausoleum on the late leader's birth anniversary in four years.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has paid his respects at the mausoleum of his father, late leader Kim Jong-il, on the anniversary of his birthday, state media reported Monday.

Observers note a potential shift in Kim's approach - reviving the personality cult of his ancestors to strengthen his own authority North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made a rare visit to his ancestors' mausoleum on Sunday,

Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, paid tribute to his father for the first time in four years. Kim Jong Il, who is revered in North Korea, was born on 16th February, so his son visited the mausoleum of his predecessors—father and grandfather—to commemorate this anniversary.

Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, paid tribute to his father for the first time in four years. Kim Jong Il, who is revered in North Korea, was born on February 16, so his son visited the mausoleum of his predecessors—father and grandfather—to commemorate this anniversary.