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N. Korea Marks 1st Anniversary of Kim's Death

Missile launch leaves Pyongyang in upbeat mood

By the Associated Press

Posted Dec 17, 2012 3:43 AM CST

(AP) – North Koreans across the country stopped in their tracks at midday today to silently honor former ruler Kim Jong Il, whose death one year ago swept his untested 20-something son to power. The son, Kim Jong Un, presided over a solemn ceremony in Pyongyang to... Read full story »

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N. Korea Marks 1st Anniversary of Kim's Death

Missile launch leaves Pyongyang in upbeat mood

North Korea • Pyongyang • rocket • Kim Jong Il • Kim Il Sung • Kim Jong Un • Kim Jong Il dead • Ri Sol Ju • Kwangmyongsong

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