North Korean Officials Wear Kim Jong Un Badges Publicly for First Time

New badges mark a shift in the cult of personality surrounding the North Korean leader, highlighting his equal status to predecessors.

Officials displayed Kim Jong Un badges during a key Workers' Party meeting in Pyongyang.
The badges, featuring Kim's face on a red flag background, were worn on the left chest.
This marks a departure from the tradition of wearing badges of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il.
The move is part of an ongoing campaign to solidify Kim Jong Un's leadership status.
State media has also showcased Kim's portrait alongside those of his father and grandfather.