Thursday, August 26, 2010

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Il Goes To China, Former President Carter Arrives In North Korea



Did North Korea's Kim Jong-il Take Heir-Apparent Son On Surprise China Visit? -- Christian Science Monitor

North Korea's Kim Jong-il began a surprise visit to China Thursday, while former President Carter visited North Korea. The trip raises speculation that the 'Dear Leader' is grooming the son he hopes will succeed him.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il began a surprise visit to China Thursday, reportedly accompanied by the son he hopes will succeed him.

Kim Jong-il was seen by teachers at the school in Northeastern China that his father attended 70 years ago. The Chinese government has not confirmed the visit, which would be the reclusive North Korean strongman’s second trip here in less than four months.

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More News On North Korea

Kim Jong-il Said to Be in China as Carter Visits -- New York Times
North Korean leader, youngest son on trip to China, South says -- L.A. Times
Kim Jong Il Makes Surprise China Trip as Carter Visits North Korea -- Bloomberg
North Korea's Secretive Leader Thought To Be In China -- Radio Free Europe
North Korean Leader Reportedly in China -- Voice of America
North Korean leader's son seen making debut -- Reuters

Kim, Carter on missions around tense peninsula -- CNN
Kim’s China visit dashes hope for meeting with Carter -- Korea Herald
Carter in North Korea, Expected to Bring Home Jailed American -- Voice of America
Carter arrives in North Korea -- L.A. Times

Factbox: A look at North Korean leader Kim Jong-il -- Reuters
North Korea: It's a cyclical thing -- Bradley Martin, Global Post

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