Death and state funeral of Kim Jong Il
Kim Jong Il was a very important person in a country called North Korea. He was like the boss of the whole country. But one day, he got very sick and he couldn't get better. Sadly, he died.
When someone important like Kim Jong Il dies, their country sometimes has a big ceremony called a state funeral. This is like a big goodbye party for that person.
During Kim Jong Il's state funeral, the whole country of North Korea was very sad. People cried and wore black clothes to show they were mourning his death. There were lots of important people there, like other leaders from different countries and people who worked for Kim Jong Il. They all stood together and watched as his body was carried in a special vehicle through the streets.
After the funeral, Kim Jong Il's body was put in a special place where people can go and visit him to remember him. People in North Korea still think about him and how important he was to their country.
When someone important like Kim Jong Il dies, their country sometimes has a big ceremony called a state funeral. This is like a big goodbye party for that person.
During Kim Jong Il's state funeral, the whole country of North Korea was very sad. People cried and wore black clothes to show they were mourning his death. There were lots of important people there, like other leaders from different countries and people who worked for Kim Jong Il. They all stood together and watched as his body was carried in a special vehicle through the streets.
After the funeral, Kim Jong Il's body was put in a special place where people can go and visit him to remember him. People in North Korea still think about him and how important he was to their country.