Former North Korean leader Kim Jong-il died seven years ago today.<br />As you might expect, North Korean state media has been paying tribute to him.<br />A number ran stories on Sunday to rally a commemorative mood ahead of the anniversary, highlighting Kim Jong-il's economic achievements, rather than his military achievements.<br />The regime's state-run daily, the Rodong Sinmun, ran an editorial on Kim Jong-il's life and urged a continued focus on the regime's economic development under the current leader Kim Jong-un. <br />
