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Kim Jong Il, the Second?
North Korea has been a minor obsession of mine for some time, but I've paid less attention to its foreign policy than to the psychotic slave state Kim Il Sung built at home. Even so, his son Kim Jong Il seems to be acting "more ...
Kim Jong Il formally names youngest son as successor
Kim Jong Il formally names youngest son as successor
timesonline.co.uk — Kim Jong-un , third son of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, at the age of 11. (more) Kim Jong Il formally names youngest son as successor
The U.S. Should Overthrow Kim Jong Il
The U.S. Should Overthrow Kim Jong Il
pajamasmedia.com — The time for talking is over. Now is the time for action. (more) The U.S. Should Overthrow Kim Jong Il
BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Profile: Kim Jong-un
BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Profile: Kim Jong-un
news.bbc.co.uk — South Korean protester shouts slogans while holding a picture of a boy believed to be the third son of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, Kim Yong-un, February 19, 2009 (more) BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Profile: Kim Jong-un
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Michael Totten: Kim Jong Il, the Second?
Victory Caucus -- All Content — ... averse. They have done nothing that would risk the total destruction of their state -- which means Pyongyang for all practical and symbolic purposes -- until now.... The actions in the past two days represent risk accepting behavior, defiance bordering on recklessness. This behavior began shortly after Kim Chong-il's stroke in August 2008. If Kim is ordering these actions, he has had a personality change, which can occur if dementia follows a stroke, according to medical authorities.” read ...

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What Should Obama Do When Kim Jong Il is Not "Kim Jong Well"?
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Greg Hengler: Kim Jong Il's Youngest Son Named SuccessorTownhall.com Blog's TownHall Blog
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