[Photo] '10 Years of Kim Jong-un's Rule' What Does North Korea Look Like Now?

On the 13th, marking the 10th anniversary of Kim Jong-un's official assumption of power as Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea, a view of North Korea was seen from the Odusan Unification Observatory in Paju, Gyeonggi Province. Kim was elevated to power after being appointed Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army on December 30, 2011, following the death of his father, Kim Jong-il, earlier that month. His official rule began on April 11, 2012, when he was appointed First Secretary of the Workers' Party, followed by his appointment as First Chairman of the National Defense Commission on April 13. Facing internal and external challenges, North Korea is concentrating various celebratory events in April, a significant anniversary month that includes the 10th anniversary of Kim Jong-un's leadership and the 110th birthday of Kim Il-sung (April 15), to boost unity among residents and foster a patriotic spirit.

On the 13th, marking the 10th anniversary of North Korean State Affairs Commission Chairman Kim Jong-un's official assumption of power, the village area around Gwansan Peninsula in Kaepung County, Hwanghaebuk-do Province, North Korea, viewed from Odusan Unification Observatory in Paju-si, Gyeonggi Province, is quiet. In the center left of the photo, a North Korean resident is walking with a dog. Chairman Kim took power after being appointed Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army on December 30, 2011, following the death of his father Kim Jong-il earlier that month. His official rule began on April 11, 2012, when he was appointed First Secretary of the Workers' Party, and on April 13, when he was appointed First Chairman of the National Defense Commission. /Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

View of the Kim Il-sung Historic Site, People's Cultural Hall, and Imhan Elementary School in Kaepung County, Hwanghaebuk-do, North Korea, as seen from the Unification Observatory. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

The North Korean military post viewed from the Unification Observatory is quiet. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

The North Korean flag is fluttering over Kijeong-dong village in Hwanghaebuk-do, as seen from the Unification Observatory. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

The view of Gunjangsan Mountain in North Korea as seen from the Unification Observatory. / Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

The village around Gwansan Peninsula, Gaepung County, Hwanghaebuk-do, North Korea, viewed from the Unification Observatory, is quiet. A North Korean resident is walking in the center of the photo. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

The village around Gwansan Peninsula, Gaepung County, Hwanghaebuk-do, North Korea, viewed from the Unification Observatory, is quiet. Yellow spring flowers catch the eye. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

View of the Kim Il-sung Historic Site in Kaepung County, Hwanghaebuk-do, North Korea, as seen from the Unification Observatory. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

The village around Gwansan Peninsula, Gaepung County, Hwanghaebuk-do, North Korea, viewed from the Unification Observatory, is quiet. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

The village around the Gwansan Peninsula in Gaepung County, Hwanghaebuk-do, North Korea, viewed from the Unification Observatory, is quiet. The village has the Korean Workers' Party flag and red flags installed. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

The Taegeukgi flag is fluttering in the wind at Daeseongdong Village, South Korea, as seen from the Unification Observatory. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@