Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) top leader Kim Jong Un commemorates his late father Kim Jong-il's 72nd birthday on Feb. 16, 2014. Several celebration activities were held since Feb. 12, 2014. North Koreans are told that Kim Jong-il's was born on Feb. 16, 1942. The day has been renamed the "Day of the Shining Star" since 2012 and is celebrated as a national holiday in DPRK. [China.org.cn]