In a public appearance, the frailty of the 67-year-old dictator renewed talk about North Korea's future, with no clear succession policy in place.
Perhaps the world's most reclusive leader, Kim Jong Il appeared older, grayer and thinner as he limped his way into his first public appearance before a large audience in more than six months.
His arrival onstage dispelled questions about whether Kim has recovered from the stroke he is believed to have suffered last August -- he appeared alert and enjoyed full use of both arms, unlike in some of the undated footage broadcast in recent days by North Korea's state-run television.
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More News On North Korea And Kim Jong Il
Kim Jong Il Enhances Relative's Role -- Voice Of America
NKorea's Kim brings close relative to center stage -- AP
Kim adds ally to powerful military board -- UPI
North Korean leader gives brother-in-law top job -- CNN
Kim's Crumbling Dynasty -- Wall Street Journal opinion
Possible successors to North Korea's Kim -- Reuters
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