August 20, 2011 – Kim Jong Il travels to eastern Russia. He meets with President Dmitry Medvedev in Buryatia. December 17, 2011 – Dies at the age of 69, reportedly of a heart attack.
SEOUL, Feb 17 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has paid his respect at a family mausoleum to mark the birthday of his late father and former leader Kim Jong Il, state media KCNA said on ...