originalhistory.vi on Instagram: "This reel is 57 seconds long and shows a powerful, somber moment in global history: the funeral of Kim Jong-il on December 28, 2011. The video captures the immense scale of the state-organized mourning in North Korea, where thousands of citizens and military personnel are seen weeping openly in the snow as the funeral procession passes through the streets of Pyongyang. It provides a rare glimpse into the country’s political landscape, highlighting the transition

Kim Jong-il death: North Korea pays last respects

Past Insider on Instagram: "The 2011 funeral of Kim Jong-il was a masterpiece of political theater, designed to project absolute stability during a fragile transition of power. Spanning two days of sub-zero temperatures, the event was meticulously timed to ensure that the "grief" of the nation was captured from every angle by state-run cameras, reinforcing the cult of personality surrounding the Kim dynasty. follow @PastInsider for more ### The "Gang of Seven" One of the most significant moments