North Koreans pay respect to founder Kim Il Sung on 15th anniversary of his deathPYONGYANG, North Korea — North Koreans paid respects Wednesday to their country’s late founder on the 15th anniversary of his death, laying flowers and bowing reverently before a huge statue of Kim Il Sung. News report says Kim Jong Il likely convalescing at NKorean seaside villa, young son in chargeSEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has been living at an east coast villa since mid-May and is likely convalescing after reportedly suffering a stroke last year, a newspaper said Sunday citing U.S. and South Korean intelligence. SKorean defense chief says questions remain about successor to NKorean leader KimSEOUL, South Korea — The decision on who will become North Korea’s next leader may not be final despite reports that Kim Jong Il has tapped his youngest son to succeed him, South Korea’s defense chief said. Report: North Korea’s Kim puts youngest son in charge of spy agencySEOUL, South Korea — The youngest son of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has taken charge at the country’s spy agency to prepare him to inherit the leadership of the communist nation from his father, a news report said Wednesday. UN sanctions against punishment-proof North Korea likely to end up largely symbolicSEOUL, South Korea — Sanctions can hobble countries that have bustling global trade and whose leaders give higher priority to feeding their malnourished people than building a nuclear bomb. North Korea creating global tensions to facilitate hereditary power transferWASHINGTON - North Korea is launching missiles, testing nuclear devices and whipping up global tension so that its ailing supreme leader, Kim Jong Il, can create conditions for a “hereditary transfer of power,” according to a top South Korean defence official. 2 Koreas hold rare talks amid high tension over Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile threatsSEOUL, South Korea — The two Koreas met for rare talks Thursday over the fate of a troubled industrial park, set up jointly as a symbol of reconciliation but now a major source of friction amid fears about North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs. Eldest son confirms that Kim Jong Il’s youngest son will succeed himTOKYO - The eldest son of Kim Jong Il, North Korea’s supreme leader, has confirmed that his youngest brother, Kim Jong Un, 26, will succeed their father as the Head of State. North Korean leader gobbles live fish with gustoLONDON - North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has been revealed to have a passion for live fish, which he devours with gusto morning, noon and night. Officials warn of missile tests amid reports NKorea’s Kim has chosen son as successorSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea is preparing to launch three or four medium-range missiles, along with an intercontinental ballistic missile, amid moves by Kim Jong Il to anoint his third son as heir to the world’s first communist dynasty, reports and experts said Tuesday. North Korean leader’s youngest son to succeed himSEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has designated his youngest son Kim Jong Un as his successor, South Korean lawmakers were told Tuesday. Obama envoy urges NKorea to open dialogue with US, warns of consequences over nuclear testSEOUL, South Korea — President Barack Obama’s top envoy for North Korea warned of “consequences” if the regime pushes ahead with a threatened atomic test and urged Pyongyang to instead return to dialogue with Washington to defuse nuclear tensions. Report: Son of NKorea’s Kim assigned to powerful defense commission, sign of succession planSEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Il’s youngest son has reportedly been named to the powerful National Defense Commission, an appointment analysts said indicates the 26-year-old is being groomed to take power. Kim Jong-il promotes youngest son, grooming as successor: ReportSEOUL - North Korea’s communist leader Kim Jong-il has promoted his youngest son to a key post, in a possible sign of grooming him as a successor, South Korean media reports said Sunday. Report: Son of NKorea’s Kim assigned to powerful defense commission, sign of succession planSEOUL, South Korea — The third son of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has been assigned to the country’s all-powerful National Defense Commission, a possible sign that he is being groomed as his father’s successor, a news report said Sunday. Report: Kim Jong Il’s 3rd son assigned to post, sign of being groomed as next NKorean leaderSEOUL, South Korea — The third son of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has been assigned to the country’s all-powerful National Defense Commission, a possible sign that he is being groomed as his father’s successor, a news report said Sunday. NKorea reiterates boycott of nuclear negotiations during talks with Russian FMSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea noted Friday that Russia “paid attention” to its decision to boycott international nuclear talks when their top diplomats met, indicating there was no breakthrough in Moscow’s efforts to get Pyongyang back to the negotiating table. Colombian drug lord sentenced in New York to more than 31 years in prison after apologizingNEW YORK — One of Colombia’s once most feared drug lords was sentenced Wednesday to more than 31 years in prison, after telling the judge he only sold drugs to help his people and apologizing to Americans for harming so many of them with cocaine. Military, other experts say N. Korea missile launch a failureWASHINGTON/SEOUL - Military and private experts have said North Korea has failed to fire its Taepodong-II missile after reviewing detailed tracking data that showed the missile and payload falling into the sea. If US stops threats, nuclear programme will be ended: North KoreaMOSCOW - North Korea Tuesday said it would discontinue its nuclear programme if the US stopped its threatening and ‘unfriendly’ policies towards the communist nation. |
Topics
Poll Loading ...Latest TweetsKim jong il
Latest Friend FeedsKim jong il
|
