Pyongyang, December 22 (KCNA) -- Foreigners staying in the DPRK expressed condolences to the bier of leader Kim Jong Il on Thursday.

Seen beside the bier was a wreath from Kim Jong Un, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea.

Members of the national funeral committee were standing guards of honor by the side of the bier.

The guests expressed deep condolences to the bier of Kim Jong Il and went round it.

They made entries in a mourners' book.