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International Kim Jong il Prize

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The International Kim Jong-il Prize is a North Korean award named after the country's second leader, Kim Jong-il. It was created on December 24, 2012, approximately a year after his death

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The International Kim Jong-il Prize consists of diploma, medal and trophy (metallic handicraft work.)

Rules of conferment

  • The Prize is conferred upon distinguished figures in political, social and academic circles and those who have made special contributions to the independence of the country and nation and to the global independence and peace and cultural development of humanity.
  • The Prize is conferred according to the decision of the International Kim Jong-il Prize Council.

    • Winners

    In 2013, the council awarded the prize to Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, president of Equatorial Guinea "for his commitment to justice, development, peace and harmony." President Obiang received his award in person in Pyongyang on August 7, 2013.

    The International Kim Jong-il Prize Council

    The Council selects and decides the candidate and organizes the conferment of the Prize. The Council was officially registered in India. Its headquarters is in New Delhi, India. The Council consists of 1 secretary-general and 7 directors.

    References

    International Kim Jong-il Prize Wikipedia
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