North Korea's Leader Laying The Groundwork For A Family Dynasty

Photo taken on Sept. 27, 2010 shows students rehearse at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). A major conference of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) of the DPRK will be held on Tuesday in Pyongyang, (Xinhua/Zhao Zhan)

North Korea's Kim Jong-il Cements 'Military First' Stand With Key Appointments -- Christian Science Monitor

North Korea's Kim Jong-il gave son Kim Jong-un a military as well as a political role. The emphasis on military appointments in the politburo fortifies the 'military-first policy.'

North Korea’s heir presumptive, Kim Jong-un, has received at least one important political position to go along with the military rank of general bequeathed to him by his father, Kim Jong-il.

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Top US Diplomat Heads to Asia as N. Korea Addresses Leadership -- Voice of America
Kim keeping power in the family -- Washington Post
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Promoted Second in Command of Ruling Party's Central Military Commission -- ABC News
Kim’s son moves closer to power in N Korea -- Financial Times
Kim dynasty under scrutiny as son rises -- Sydney Morning Herald
Factbox: Winners at North Korea's party meeting -- Reuters
North Korean leader's son Kim Jong-un -- Reuters
Ruling party's conference to indicate new age for DPRK -- Xinhuanet
Dynastic politics: is passing power from father to son a good idea? -- BBC
A look at key players in NKorean leadership -- AP
Factbox: Key figures to watch at North Korea's party meeting -- Reuters