North Korean leader Kim Jong-il (3rd l.) visits the Taedonggang Combined Fruit Farm at an undisclosed place in North Korea in this undated picture released by North Korea's official news agency KCNA Monday. KCNA/ReutersNorth Korea: New Clues About Who Will Replace Kim Jong-il -- Christian Science Monitor
In a rare meeting of parliament Monday, North Korea's leader Kim Jong-il increased the political influence of his brother-in law. The move is seen as supporting the leader's heir apparent – his youngest son – and curbing any power plays within the military.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has elevated his brother-in-law to the post just beneath him on the National Defense Commission in a power play seen as solidifying the succession to Mr. Kim’s youngest son.
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More News On North Korea's Leadership Changes
North Korea shuffles leadership -- L.A. Times
N. Korea Reshuffle Seen as Part of Succession Plan -- New York Times
North Korea Shuffles Leaders -- Wall Street Journal
North Korea names new premier -- CNN
North Korean leader's son denies plans to defect as uncle is promoted -- The Guardian
North Korea Leadership Shakeup Preceded By Mysterious Death -- Politics Daily
Kim Installs Confidants At North Korea's Top Leadership -- RTT
ANALYSIS - North Korea's Kim turns to family, old guard -- Reuters
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