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N Korea at crossroads

Kim Jong Un sends flowers to South Korea to mourn former first lady

North Korean leader's sister hands bouquet and letter over at border

Kim Yo Jong, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister, left, visits Panmumjom on June 12. (Photo courtesy of Unification Ministry of South Korea)
KIM JAEWON, Nikkei staff writer | North Korea

SEOUL -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a letter and flowers to South Korea Wednesday to express his condolences to the family of former First Lady Lee Hee-ho who passed away earlier in the week.

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