N. Korea's Kim pays tribute to founder on death anniversary while reinforcing own leadership

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the mausoleum of state founder Kim Il-sung early Wednesday to mark the 32nd anniversary of his grandfather's death, prompting analysis that Pyongyang is seeking to reinforce the legitimacy of the ruling bloodline while further consolidating Kim's leadership.

Kim visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun at midnight, accompanied by senior party, government and military officials, according to the North's state media, the Korean Central News Agency.

At the pala