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North Korea calls Kim Jong Un 'supreme leader'

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North Korea's power brokers publicly declared Kim Jong Un the supreme leader for the first time at Thursday's massive public memorial for his father Kim Jong Il, cementing the family's hold on power for another generation....

 

Kim Jong Il body displayed, NKorea media hail son

Kim Jong Il Glass Coffin

North Korea displayed the body of ruler Kim Jong Il in a glass coffin surrounded by red flowers Tuesday, and his young heir was one of the first to pay respects -- a strong indication that a smooth leadership transition was under way.

 

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....

 

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