Pyongyang, December 26 (KCNA) -- The Ethiopian Youth Study Group of the Juche Idea declared the mourning period till Dec. 29 over the demise of leader Kim Jong Il.

The group in a statement on Dec. 22 said that it would pay silent tribute to the memory of Kim Jong Il at regular meetings of its headquarters and branch groups and hold events praising his exploits including a reading session during the period.