Jittery neighbors watching rise of Kim Jong Il’s son in NKorea see smooth transition so far

PYONGYANG, North Korea — North Korea's power transition to Kim Jong Il's young son appeared to be going smoothly Thursday, with state media calling him an "outstanding leader" and no signs of unrest on the capital's streets or unusual troop movements.

Foreign governments have focused intense scrutiny on North Korea since Kim's death was announced Monday, because of concerns over his untested heir's rise in a country with a nuclear program, 1.2-million strong military and a history deep animosity toward its neighbors.

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Paul Kane 22 Dec, 2011


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