Passing the torch: North Korea's next leader, Kim Jong Un, front left, salutes beside the hearse carrying the body of his late father and North Korean leader Kim Jong Il during the funeral procession in Pyongyang, North Korea
Regimented mourning: The funeral procession makes its way past ranks of spectators in a highly-rehearsed and orchestrated ceremony
Farewell: Weeping North Koreans lined the streets of Pyongyang to bid goodbye to long time leader Kim Jong Il
'How can the sky not cry?' a weeping soldier standing in the snow said to state TV. 'The people ... are all crying tears of blood.'
Some of the pictures purporting to show grieving North Koreans at the funeral were actually released by the country's state media yesterday, to ensure they would be available for news agencies to illustrate their coverage of the funeral.
No expense spared: The funeral procession of the late 'dear leader' Kim Jong Il in Pyongyang, North Korea today as his son and successor Kim Jong Un accompanies the coffin
Tribute: A giant portrait of late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il was carried past mourners on the procession route
Meticulously organised: Those who grieved made sure they were not outdone by their sobbing neighbours
Outpouring of grief: North Koreans react during their late leader Kim Jong-il's funeral procession in Pyongyang
Salute: North Korean soldiers (left) stand to attention as a portrait of Kim Jong Il drives past (left) as Kim Jong Un pays tribute to his father (right)
Walking behind was Kim Jong Un was Jang Song Thaek, Kim Jong Il's brother-in-law and a vice chairman of the powerful National Defense Commission. Mr Jang is expected to play a crucial role in helping the young and inexperienced Kim Jong Un take and hold power.
Also escorting the limousine were military chief Ri Yong Ho and People's Armed Forces Minster Kim Yong Chun. Their presence indicates they will be important players as the younger Kim consolidates his leadership.
Wailing: North Koreans fell to the ground in 'desperation' as the procession drove by
Out of control: North Korean soldiers found it hard to contain their grief during the funeral procession
Suffer little children: Girls in North Korea wail in this picture released by state media yesterday as they mourn the 'dear leader' who ruled the country for 14 years with an iron grip
Braving: Not even snow and sub-zero temperatures could prevent North Koreans from lining the streets of their capital to pay their respects
Tears: Women and men were joined in their 'grief' of Kim Jong Il's death
Gaggle: The snow continued to fall as North Koreans paid tribute to Kim Jong Il
Mass mourning: North Korean military personnel stand in lines during a funeral for late leader Kim Jong Il, in snowy Pyongyang, North Korea
Paying respects: Kim Jong Un's face is contorted with grief as he looks on at his late father. Right, former South Korean first lady Lee Hee-ho (left) shakes hands with
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