Following the sudden death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il in December 2011, the country observed a period of intense, highly coordinated public mourning. Citizens were filmed weeping and kneeling in mass ceremonies to demonstrate loyalty to the regime and the succession of his son, Kim Jong-un. These elaborate, compulsory displays of grief are widely viewed as mandatory demonstrations of political compliance. | History In Pictures

90K views · 278 reactions | North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a mausoleum for his father Kim Jong Il and grandfather Kim Il Sung on Tuesday (Dec 17). He paid tribute to his father on the 13th anniversary of his death, state media said. #northkoreannews #northkorea | CNA | Facebook