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Comedians bid farewell to Kim Jong Il, a popular foe

Funeral services for notorious dictator Kim Jong Il were held on Wednesday. His passing marks the end of an era for comedians, able to use comic-book like dictators as foils for their comedic endeavors.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Il dies

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Kim Jong-il’s Pop Culture Eulogy

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North Korean leader promotes youngest son

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Reclusive North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has promoted his youngest son, Kim Jong-un, to the rank of general. The move added to speculation that Kim Jong-un will take over for his ailing father in the future.

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Pyongyang Rumors: Kim’s Son Is His Successor

Global Politics

South Korean newspapers have reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Il appointed his youngest son Kim Jong Un as successor. To find out what this means for the future of U.S. relations with Korea The Takeaway talks to BBC’s Chris Hogg.

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