North Korea’s state-run Korean Central News Agency says massive celebrations to mark the 100th birthday of North Korean founder Kim Il-sung will be held for six days from Wednesday at Mount Baekdu and in Pyongyang.

The news agency said Wednesday that various events will take place during over the six days, including tours to visit the North Korean founder's hometown.

The report added that hundreds of foreign delegates will be take part in the celebrations, including people who met the North Korean founder and late North Korean leader Kim Jong-il.