North Koreans told to save Kim dynasty portraits from storm
The Guardian|August 12, 2023
North Koreans have been told to do everything possible to protect portraits of the Kim dynasty, as the country braces for heavy rain and strong winds caused by tropical storm Khanun.
Justin McCurry
North Koreans told to save Kim dynasty portraits from storm

The Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the ruling Korean Workers' party, said people's "foremost focus" should be on "ensuring the safety" of propaganda portraits of its leader, Kim Jong-un, his father, Kim Jong-il, and his grandfather and North Korea's founder, Kim Il-sung.

The newspaper also urged citizens to safeguard statues, mosaics, murals and other monuments to the Kim dynasty, which has ruled North Korea since it was founded in 1948.

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