"Rocket man" Kim Jong-il immortalised in North Korea

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea declared February 16 the "Day of the Shining Star" to commemorate the birthday of late "Great Leader" Kim Jong-il, using the same name as a long-range rocket developed under his trademark songun, or military first, policy.

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Source: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/01/12/uk-korea-north-leader-idUKTRE80B0AR20120112?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews

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