Pyongyang, December 27 (KCNA) -- Staff members of the Chinese consulate general in Chongjin City, North Hamgyong Province of the DPRK on Tuesday laid a wreath before the portrait of smiling Kim Jong Il in the city to express deep condolences on his demise.

They placed a wreath in the name of the consulate general and observed a moment's silence in memory of Kim Jong Il.

Meanwhile, Chinese and Russian guests laid wreaths and bouquets before smiling Kim Jong Il's portrait in Rason City and paid a silent tribute to him.