Fallout From The Death Of North Korean Dictator Kim Jong-il -- News Roundup

In North Korea, Millions Mourn Death of 'Dear Leader' -- Voice of America

North Korea appeared calm Wednesday as the nation mourned the death of Kim Jong Il, and continued the transition of leadership to his son, Kim Jong Un.

North Korean state media say millions of people turned out to pay their respects at statues and portraits of the late "Dear Leader."

In Beijing, Chinese leaders, including Premier Wen Jiabo, visited the North Korean embassy on Wednesday to offer their condolences.

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North Korea likely to use collective leadership -- Washington Post
Source: N. Korea coup 'unlikely,' but Kim forced to share power -- MSNBC
N Korea begins to spin leader’s story -- Financial Times
Kim dynasty in power struggle -- Sydney Morning Herald

New North Korean leader issued military orders, South Korea says -- CNN
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Flexes Muscles With First Military Order -- Fox News

Kim Jong-il dead: Kim Jong-un leads North Korean mourners -- The Telegraph
Loss, fear, threats drive N. Korean mass grief -- CBS/AP
British official describes Pyongyang after death of Kim Jong Il -- L.A. Times
After Kim Jong-il: Who is really in charge in North Korea? (VIDEO) -- Christian Science Monitor

Did Kim Jong-il die in his bed rather than on his train? -- The Guardian
South Korea questions story of Kim Jong Il's death -- L.A. Times
Kim Jong-il's death 'may have been stage managed' -- The Telegraph

As Kim lies in state, reactions in North and South Korea show depth of divide -- Washington Post
South Korea skeptical over details of Kim Jong Il's death -- Global Post
Kim Jong Il dead: Does South Korea care? -- Global Post
Life goes on in South Korea after Kim Jong Il's death -- Stars and Stripes
Seoul Under Fire Over Intelligence Glitch -- Wall Street Journal
South Korean opposition demands officials’ dismissal over intelligence failures on Kim’s death -- Washington Post/AP

U.S. signals North Korea, keeping dialogue open after Kim death -- Reuters
‘Hard Target’ North Korea Poses Challenge to U.S. Spying -- Bloomberg Businessweek
U.S. and South Korea Cautiously Reach Out to North Korea -- New York Times

‘Medieval’ Economy Is Kim Jong Il’s Legacy as Minerals Untapped -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Fallout is just beginning in North Korea -- Ian Bremmer, Reuters
Will Kim Jong Il's death make Korean reunification possible? -- The Week
Nothing New Under the Son -- Joseph Sternberg, Wall Street Journal