Ministry of Unification: "This Year’s Kim Jong-il Birthday Focuses on Strengthening Internal Unity"
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the 17th, the Ministry of Unification evaluated that North Korea placed emphasis on internal cohesion rather than external messaging for the 80th birthday of Kim Jong-il, Chairman of the National Defense Commission, on February 16 this year.
At a press meeting that day, a Ministry of Unification official stated, "North Korea highlighted various achievements of Chairman Kim Jong-il during his lifetime and held cultural, artistic, and sports events as more diverse and large-scale mass participation events than in previous years."
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The official noted that on the 15th, a central reporting meeting was held near Baekdusan in Samjiyon City to mark Kim Jong-il's 80th birthday, attended by Kim Jong-un, General Secretary of the Workers' Party, but Kim made no special remarks. Attention was also drawn to the fact that while North Korea emphasized Kim Jong-il's achievements, it did not mention military accomplishments.
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