Who Is The 'Giant North Korean Soldier' At Kim Jong-il's Funeral?

This photograph was taken by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) and is one of several pictures which all appear to show the same giant soldier from different angles Photo: REUTERS

'Giant North Korean Soldier' Pays Respects To Kim Jong-il -- The Telegraph

At first glance it appears to be just another photograph of immaculately turned out troops paying their last respects to North Korea’s former leader Kim Jong-il.

But a closer inspection of the back row of one block of mourners reveals a far from ordinary sight - a soldier who appears to be well over 8ft tall.

The remarkable image was captured as the funeral procession of the late leader passed near the Kumsusan Memorial Palace in the capital Pyongyang.

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My Comment: That is one tall and large soldier.