North Korea Elevates Kim Jong Un's Portrait to Make Big Three Personality Cult.

North Korea has elevated the portrait of Kim Jong Un to be displayed alongside those of his grandfather, Kim Il Sung, and his father, Kim Jong Il. This move signifies that Kim Jong Un is now being regarded as equal to the two former leaders, who are considered demigods in North Korea. The portraits were shown in photos released by the official media, and it is unclear if they are being displayed together in other locations. This development is seen as a significant step in North Korean propaganda, as the portraits of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il are highly revered in the country. Additionally, rare portraits of Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin were also spotted at a new training school, raising concerns about growing military cooperation with Russia. North Korea has been phasing out references to Marxism and Leninism in favor of its own ideologies centered on self-reliance and military-first principles. There are also allegations that North Korea is providing missiles to Russia for use in the war on Ukraine, potentially in exchange for technology assistance. Both North Korea and Russia have denied these accusations. [Extracted from the article]