Festive mood grips N. Korea as late founder’s birthday nears

Yonhap 4/14/2007 A festive mood was pervading North Korea Saturday as the birthday of the communist state’s late founder drew near, with a series of exhibitions and gatherings being held, the North’s state media reported. Pyongyang has staged art, sports and dance events annually for the birthday of Kim Il-sung, which falls on April 15, … Continue reading Festive mood grips N. Korea as late founder’s birthday nears