After the mourning, a warning.
North Korea's first official communication with the outside world following the death of leader Kim Jong-il and the transition of power to his son is a stark message that it's business as usual.
This newsreader on state-run television warns that 'foolish politicians around the world - including the puppet forces in South Korea - should expect no change'.
South Korean officials responded by saying they would be watching their isolated neighbour closely.
This unification ministry spokesman says that with the heightened uncertainty following Kim's death they would "respond promptly to any changes."
Thousands of North Koreans around the country paid their last respects to their late 'Dear Leader' on Thursday as the state ended its official mourning period.
North and South Korea are still technically at war since the 1950-53 Korean War ended in a truce without a peace treaty.
Sunita Rappi, Reuters
