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Kim Names 3rd Son as Next 'Dear Leader'

25-year-old set to rule North Korea when father steps down

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 2, 2009 3:48 AM CDT

(Newser) – Kim Jong-il has designated his youngest son Jong-un as his successor to lead North Korea, according to reports in the South Korean media. It's the latest sign of dramatic transformation in the isolated nation that launched a highly controversial nuclear test last week. It remains... Read full story »

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