People mourn the death of Kim Jong-il, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Pyongyang, DPRK, Dec 21, 2011. [Photo/Xinhua]

PYONGYANG - Wednesday morning, heavy snow swirled over Pyongyang, capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), but the weather could not block Pyongyangites from mourning the death of DPRK's top leader Kim Jong-il.

At Kim Il-sung Square, where grand national activities are usually held, flocks of sobbing Pyongyangites were seen grieving in various ways over the death of their great leader.

People mourn the death of Kim Jong-il, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Pyongyang, DPRK, Dec 21, 2011. [Photo/Xinhua]

Wednesday afternoon, a huge picture of Kim Jong-il was displayed on the balcony of the square. In front of the picture were laid numerous wreathes and bouquets from mourners. Citizens of the city walked to the square from different districts and lined up in orderly fashion before being guided to lay down their wreaths and bow to the picture of Kim.

Among the mourners were ordinary citizens, peasants and teenagers, some in wheelchairs, all with expressions of grief on their faces. Some mourners weeped themselves out, and some still remained, bowing and sobbing, after standing in silent tribute.