Kim Yong Nam's Funeral: North Korea Mourns Ceremonial Head

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un led a state funeral for Kim Yong Nam, the countrys longtime ceremonial head of state, who passed away at ninety-seven. The funeral was held at the Patriotic Martyrs’ Cemetery in Pyongyang, with Kim Jong Un and other officials bowing in silent tribute. Kim Yong Nam, who served as the head of the country’s parliament from 1998, was a central figure in diplomatic moments, including attending the Winter Olympics in South Korea in 2018. He was replaced by Choe Ryong Hae in April 2019 and died after experiencing multiple organ failures. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.