Wednesday 15 September 2010

NORTH KOREA’S SUCCESSOR

Chosun Ilbo

THE RAPID RISE OF KIM JONG-UN

The Chosun Ilbo, September 15, 2010

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il appointed his third son Jong-un as his successor in January of 2009 and apparently informed his closest aides of his decision first. The selection came just five months after he suffered a massive stroke in August 2008, and North Korean officials got to work immediately to cement Jong-un's position.

In February, just one month later, the North Korean leader attended a military performance where he heard for the first time the song "Footsteps," which obliquely praises the younger Kim.

(...) [artículo aquí]

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