Day of Shining Star to Be Marked in Ireland

Pyongyang, February 3 (KCNA) -- An Irish preparatory committee for celebrating the Day of the Shining Star, the birth anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il, was formed on January 18. Irina Malenko, chairperson of the Ireland-Korea Friendship Association, was elected chairperson of the preparatory committee. The committee decided to organize political and cultural events praising the exploits of Kim Jong Il on the occasion of the Day of the Shining Star. -0-