N. Korea celebrates birthday of late leader

N. Korea celebrates birthday of late leader

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Soldiers head to offer flowers to Kim Jong Il on Mansu Hill in Pyongyang on Feb. 16, 2014, as North Korea celebrates the birthday of the late leader. Various events took place in the capital to commemorate the anniversary, known as "the Day of the Shining Star" in North Korea.

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