Kim Jong-un congratulates Queen Elizabeth after exchange of letters


PYONGYANG (Bloomberg): Kim Jong-un (pic) congratulated Queen Elizabeth II on the anniversary of her ascension to the throne, as the young North Korean leader sent his first public message to the 96-year-old monarch.

"I extend my congratulations to you and your people on the occasion of the National Day of your country, the official birthday of Your Majesty,” North Korea’s Foreign Ministry said of the note that was sent Thursday (June 2) from its 38-year-old leader.

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