North Korea's Kim makes rare visit to father's tomb

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends the groundbreaking ceremony for building flats at the fourth stage in the Hwasong area, Pyongyang, North Korea, February 16, 2025, in this picture released by the Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has paid his respect at a family mausoleum to mark the birthday of his late father and former leader Kim Jong Il, state media KCNA said on Monday.

Kim Jong Il's birthday, which falls on Feb. 16, is widely celebrated as a major holiday in North Korea, called the Day of the Shining Star.