North Korea has publicly displayed the portrait of its leader, Kim Jong Un, alongside those of his father and grandfather for the first time. This move is seen as a significant step in elevating Kim's status within the country's cult of personality.
It was a simple portrait in an otherwise unremarkable photograph that appeared in North Korean state media recently. But for North Korea watchers, it spoke volumes. https://t.co/LvfcDKzlHy
The personality cult of Kim Jong-un: North Korean leader elevates himself with portraits, songs https://t.co/PDptPXyMEA
The portrait of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was publicly displayed along with those of his father and grandfather for the first time, sparking speculation about the message it sends. https://t.co/K2g7ZBRqnx
The father, the son, and the grandson. North Korea’s cult of personality entered a new phase in the elevation of Kim Jong Un's portrait next to that of his grandfather and father, showing him in a similar status as its two former leaders https://t.co/JAhi92R48k
For the first time, portraits of North Korea's three Kim leaders have been hung together. https://t.co/yUF8j90qdO
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The portrait of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was publicly displayed along with those of his father and grandfather for the first time, sparking speculation about the message it sends. Learn more: https://t.co/Qy9smzr16G https://t.co/MFb8ThFk9x
North Korea has displayed the portrait of its leader, Kim Jong Un, next to those of his father and grandfather, a possibly significant step in elevating his status alongside his predecessors. https://t.co/kUOoheWGKX
Kim's portrait is publicly displayed in North Korea. Here's a look at what it means https://t.co/HC8abkf3CZ