Monday, September 27, 2010

North Korean Delegates Meet To Appoint Kim Jong-il's Successor



Delegates Arrive For N. Korea Meeting -- New York Times

SEOUL, South Korea — Delegates to a rare gathering of the ruling Workers’ Party arrived in the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, on Monday as the party began final preparations for a meeting that could mark the debut of Kim Jong-il’s youngest son as his designated successor.

Photographs from Pyongyang showed banners and posters announcing the conclave, and there has been heavy speculation in the South Korean news media about the possible anointing of Mr. Kim’s son, Kim Jong-un.

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More News On North Korea's Convention To Appoint A New Leader

North Korea Set to Convene Delayed Rare Political Conference -- Voice of America
Delegates gather in NKorea for political meeting -- AP
Kim's Succession Plan Gets Military Backing -- RTT News
N.Korea military backs Kim succession plan -- AFP
North Korea prepares to anoint Kim Jong-il's son -- The Australian
Mystery of Kim Jong-il's son, who shuns limelight -- Sydney Morning Herald
Pyongyang Meeting Puts Pundits on the Spot -- Wall Street Journal
North Korea succession Q & A -- The Telegraph
Factbox: North Korea's heir apparent Kim Jong-un -- Reuters

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