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In surprise move, N. Korea strips military chief of all duties

Ri Yong Ho

With a terse four-paragraph statement, North Korea on Monday announced the dismissal of its top military leader, the latest in what analysts describe as a series of increasingly bold shake-ups to strengthen support for young leader Kim Jong Eun.

 

North Korea says names Kim Jong-un top military commander

North Korea announced on Saturday it has appointed Kim Jong-un, the anointed successor and youngest son of Kim Jong-il, as supreme commander of its 1.2 million-strong military, two days after official mourning for the late leader ended.

 

North Korea's heir debuts at giant military parade

North Korea's heir debuts at giant military parade

Secretive North Korea's leader-in-waiting, the youngest son of ailing ruler Kim Jong-il, took center stage during a massive military parade on Sunday, appearing live for the first time in public.

 

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