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Mystery surrounds son set to succeed Kim Jong Il

Kim Jong-Un

North Korea's heir apparent Kim Jong Un has swiftly risen to power since being made a four-star general a year ago, but he is even more of an enigma than his late father was during 17 years of absolute power....

 

Kim Jong-il, North Korean Leader, Is Dead at 69

Kim Jong-Il

Mr. Kim had been grooming his third son, Kim Jong-un, believed to be in his late 20s, to be his successor, as his country struggled to fight widespread food shortages and international sanctions imposed for its nuclear weapons development.

 

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