On the occasion of his birthday: Kim Jong Un visited his father's grave
This is the first public appearance of the supreme leader since he attended Korea's New Year celebrations on January 25, as well as since the Corona virus burst into Asia. Pyongyang did not approve of cases of infection in the country but did declare extension of the 30-day quarantine period for those diagnosed with symptoms
On the occasion of his birthday: Kim Jong Un visited his father's grave
Photo: Reuters, edited by Tal Reznik(In the video: After 6 years of disappearance, Kim Jong Un's aunt sat next to him performing in a theater in the capital)
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited his father's grave, Kim Jong Il, on Sunday to mark the latter's birthday, state media has reported. A ceremony at the museum awaits senior party officials, including Chu Ryung High, president of the Supreme People's Assembly, and Pak Pong Joe, vice chairman of the State Commission.
This visit is considered to be his first public appearance in 22 days, since he participated in Korea's New Year celebrations on January 25, as well as since the Corona virus has erupted across Asia.
In the meantime, Pyongyang did not confirm cases of Corona infection in its territory, but state media reported that the government extended the 30-day quarantine period to those diagnosed with symptoms. In addition, all government and foreign state institutions are expected to work as usual, "unconditionally."
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Kim Jong Un visits his father Kim Jong Il's tomb in Pyongyang - February 16, 2020 (Photo: Reuters, Reuters)
Last Friday, the United States expressed "great concern", given the possible impact of the spread of the Corona virus to North Korea, saying it was ready to help American and international organizations deal with it. The Foreign Ministry statement said: "We strongly support and encourage the work of American and international aid and health organizations working to fight and contain the spread of the Corona virus in North Korea." This, after the ICRC called for the relief of sanctions on the isolated country in light of the health situation.
A secret UN report shows that Pyongyang continued to improve its nuclear and ballistic missile programs over the past year, in violation of its sanctions. According to the Reuters report, the isolated country imported illegally refined oil and exported coal worth of In addition, UN inspectors claimed that North Korea conducted 13 missile trials last year, during which at least 25 short-range missiles and submarine-launched ballistic missiles were launched.
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The report, to be published next month and written against the United States' attempts to renew nuclear agreements with Pyongyang, states that "the Democratic People's Republic of Korea did not stop its nuclear and ballistic missile plans and continued to improve them against the Security Council resolutions." UN inspectors also wrote that "despite its extensive local capabilities, it uses illegal external procurement for certain components and technology."
North Korea has been under UN sanctions since 2006. Over the years, they have been strengthened by the Security Council, with the aim of cutting off funding for Pyongyang's nuclear and ballistic missile programs. UN inspectors say that millions of tons of goods have been exported in Chinese ships, North Korea Violates the restrictions imposed on it since 2017.
