North Korea Lavishly Celebrates Kim Il Sung's BirthdayDictatorsDavid FrumUpdated Apr. 21, 2017 10:43AM ET / Published Apr. 16, 2013 6:49AM ET North Koreans on Monday celebrated the birthday of Kim Il Sung, founder of their state. To mark the joyous occasion, the regime dispensed a special treat to citizens:They queued at roadside snack stands for rations of peanuts, a holiday tradition.
North Koreans on Monday celebrated the birthday of Kim Il Sung, founder of their state. To mark the joyous occasion, the regime dispensed a special treat to citizens:They queued at roadside snack stands for rations of peanuts, a holiday tradition.