NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–19 December 2011. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon extended his sympathy today to the mourning citizens of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) upon learning of the passing of their leader, Kim Jong-il, who died on Saturday.
In a statement released by his spokesperson, Mr. Ban also reaffirmed his commitment to peace and security on the Korean peninsula, pointing out that the United Nations would continue to provide assistance to the people of the DPRK.






