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Death and funeral of Kim Jong-il

North Korea’s angry rhetoric better viewed with understanding, than comedy

Global Politics

North Korea’s young ruler has a singular mission, experts say, preserve the family dynasty. And in that context, Kim Jong Un’s sabre-rattling and his invitation to have Dennis Rodman visit the isolated country all makes sense.

As North Korea mourns, leaders try to tie Kim Jong-un to his grandfather

Comedians bid farewell to Kim Jong Il, a popular foe

South Korea on alert as North Korea mourns passing of Kim Jong Il

North Korean leader Kim Jong Il dies

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North Korea: Government Struggles to Keep Tech Genie in the Bottle

Global Politics

North Korea limits its citizens to a government-sponsored intranet, but it can’t shield its population entirely from the widening reach of global technology, says Scott Thomas Bruce with the Nautilus Institute for Security and Sustainability.

British Diplomat Rides Roller Coaster with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un

Global Politics

A photo of North Korea’s Kim Jong-un on a roller coaster is making the rounds. Of particular interest is the presence of a Western-looking young man in close proximity to the ‘supreme leader’.

North Korean Supreme Leader’s Secret Wedding

Global Politics

North Korea’s Supreme leader, Kim Jong-Un, is married. The announcement came today on official media. His bride is a lady named Ri Sol-ju. The World’s Chris Woolf comments.

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South Korean Military Watchful of Changes in North

Arts, Culture & Media

The World’s Jason Strother reports on how military conscripts in the South are following the events in Pyongyang with particular interest.

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A Moment of Silence for Kim Jong-il

Global Politics

The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reflects on the power of silence after watching the broadcast of the memorial service for North Korea’s former leader Kim Jong-il.

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