North Korean Leader Kim Jong Il Dies at 69
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A picture of North Korean founder Kim Il-sung, his first wife Kim Jong-suk and his son Kim Jong Il, is displayed at the Unification Hall at the West Seoul Life Science High School in Seoul. (Reuters)
Feb. 26, 1993: North Korean leader Kim Jong Il acknowledges applause from the audience while attending a light-comedy show at a Pyongyang art theatre. (Reuters)
Oct. 23, 2000: North Korean Leader Kim Jong Il (R) and U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright look at each other as they meet at the Pae Kha Hawon Guest House in Pyongyang. (Reuters)
June 18, 2004: A national meeting is held to celebrate the 40th anniversary of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's start of work at the central committee of the Worker's Party of Korea. (Reuters)
June 13, 2000: South Korean President Kim Dae-jung (L) poses with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il during a photo session at Baekhwawon State Guest House in Pyongyang. (Reuters)
Dec. 19: A tearful announcer dressed in black announces the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il on North Korean State Television. (Reuters)