Friday, October 8, 2010

Kim Jong-un Confirmed As The Next Leader Of North Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il (right) with his son Kim Jong-Un (2nd left) Photo: AFP/GETTY IMAGES

Kim Jong-un Confirmed North Korean Heir Ahead Of Massive Military Parade -- Christian Science Monitor

Kim Jong-un is expected to appear alongside his father, Kim Jong-il, at the military parade, marking another major step in his emergence.

Just ahead of one of the biggest shows of military might in North Korean history, a top Workers' Party official is saying in so many words what was already clear: Kim Jong-un will succeed his father as leader of North Korea.

Yang Hyong-sop, a member of the political bureau of the Workers’ Party, told the Associated Press Television in Pyongyang that “our people take pride in the fact that they are blessed with great leaders from generation to generation."

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More News On Kim Jong-un Confirmed As North Korea's Next Leader

Official says NKoreans will follow Kim Jong Un -- Yahoo News/AP
North Korean Succession Confirmed -- NPR
North Korea talks up Kim Jong-un as likely successor -- BBC
Kim Jong-Il's successor attends military drill -- The Telegraph
Kim Jong-il appears with heir at concert -- ABC News (Australia)
Defense Secretary Gates Anticipates Kim Jong Il's Son Will Be New Leader -- Bloomberg
Gates: U.S. assumes son will succeed North Korean leader -- CNN
North Koreans 'unhappy' about dynasty power transfer -- BBC

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