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KJI and KJU Review KPA Parade

 

Kim Jong Un (C) and Kim Jong Il review a military parade held on 10 October 2010 in Pyongyang to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the KWP's foundation (Photo: Yonhap--KCNA)

 

Kim Jong Il reviewed a Pyongyang military parade held on the 65th anniversary of the foundation of the Korean Workers’ Party.  Attending the parade review with him was son and hereditary successor, Kim Jong Un (KPA General; CMC Vice Chairman).  The parade was broadcast live as it occurred, rather than being delayed several hours.

CMC Vice Chairman and hereditary successor, Kim Jong Un (R) reviewing a military parade in Pyongyang on 10 October 2010. Also in attendance are NDC Vice Chairman Kim Yong Chun (2nd R) and NDC Vice Chairman Jang Song Taek (L) (Photo: KCNA)

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