North Korea unveiled two new bronze statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il in Wonsan, Kangwon Province on the 22nd, while those in attendance pledged to remain loyal to the Kim Jong Eun regime.

Last year, statues of the two former leaders were erected in the regional centers of Hamhung, South Hamkyung Province and Kangkye, Jagang Province.

The Rodong Sinmun quoted Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme People’s Assembly Kim Yong Nam, who spoke at the unveiling; “The descendant of the Great Comrade Kim Il Sung, the warrior of Comrade Kim Jong Il, has gripped as a disciple the dying injunctions of the Suryeong and General. Without budging one inch this must be accomplished thoroughly and unconditionally.”

By emphasizing the legitimacy of the Kim family dynasty, it is believed these statues are aimed at quelling any internal unrest emanating from the recent execution of Jang Song Taek.

A North Korea expert explained to Daily NK, “This is a move aimed at shoring up the governance system of Kim Jong Eun by highlighting the achievements of his father and grandfather. This area has been designated as part of the ‘Wonsan Special Tourist Zone’ route, and in future they intend to target propaganda at foreigners, too.”