North Korea displays leader’s portrait beside predecessors for first time

North Korean media have published photographs showing leader Kim Jong Un’s portrait hanging prominently next to those of his father and grandfather, in an apparent push to solidify his status as a leader equal to his forebears.
The photographs appeared to be the first time state media was publishing his portrait hanging beside those of state founder Kim Il Sung and his late father Kim Jong Il, who ruled the nation until his sudden death in 2011.
The photographs, taken at the opening of a new school training cadres for the ruling Workers’ Party, showed giant portraits of the three generations displayed on the facade of the imposing structure.
In other photographs, Kim was shown speaking to aides, including the cabinet premier, in classrooms with the portraits of the trio hanging above the blackboard at the front.