A Look at the Life and Legacy of Kim Jong-il

The Takeaway

The Takeaway continues its coverage of the death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il with a look at his life and legacy with two men who have been close North Korea observers for years. Stephen Bosworth, former U.S. ambassador to South Korea, served as the special representative for North Korea policy. Michael Breen  is the author of one of the few English language biographies of Kim, “Kim Jong-il: North Korea’s Dear Leader.”

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