Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

€2 a Month €5 a Month One-off amount
North Korea

The 10 strangest photographs from Kim Jong-Il's funeral

The funeral of the North Korean dictator has been taking place in Pyongyang today. Here’s a round-up of the 10 most grabbing photographs from it.
6.06pm, 28 Dec 2011
28.3k
71

THE FUNERAL OF North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Il has been taking place today in Pyongyang – and as can be expected from the world’s most secretive nation, there’s been some bizarre scenes.

Tens of thousands of people have lined the snowy streets as the hearse carrying the late leader was driven through the streets on the first of the two day funeral service.

Many mourners cried as the hearse drove by in what was a tightly controlled and co-ordinated event, some eleven days after the former leader died.

Here’s our round-up of the most grabbing photographs from the funeral:

The 10 strangest photographs from Kim Jong-Il's funeral
1 / 10

  • Funeral motorcade for Kim Jong Il

    Source: AP/Press Association Images

  • North Korea Kim Jong Il The Funeral

    Source: AP/Press Association Images

  • Kim Jong Un with father's hearse

    Source: AP/Press Association Images

  • North Korea Kim Jong Il The Funeral

    Source: AP/Press Association Images

  • Funeral motorcade for Kim Jong Il

    Source: AP/Press Association Images

  • North Korea Kim Jong Il The Funeral

    Source: AP/Press Association Images

  • North Korea Kim Jong Il The Funeral

    Source: AP/Press Association Images

  • North Korea Kim Jong Il

    Source: AP/Press Association Images

  • North Korea Kim Jong Il The Funeral

    Source: AP/Press Association Images

  • South Korea Kim Jong Il

    Source: AP/Press Association Images

Watch: North Koreans mourn their leader on snowy Pyongyang streets >

Mythmaking begins for North Korea’s new leader >

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.
Learn More Support The Journal

Author
Christine Bohan
View 71 comments
Send Tip or Correction
Close
71 Comments
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.
    JournalTv
    News in 60 seconds
    The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie