Kim Jong-nam
As North Korea mourns, leaders try to tie Kim Jong-un to his grandfather
Kim Il-sung was a revered figure in North Korea through his death and even today. His son, on the other hand, Kim Jong-il was less loved, despite the enormous outpouring of grief seen recently. Many defectors say the country seems to be trying to link the young successor with his popular grandfather.
Top of the Hour: Kim Jong-un Declared ‘Supreme Leader’ in North Korea, Morning Headlines
A day after the state funeral of Kim Jong-il, his son Kim Jong-un was declared “supreme leader of the party, state, and army.” At a memorial service for his father in Pyongyang, the younger Kim received the government’s first public endorsement of his leadership.
Top of the Hour: North Korea Mourns for Kim Jong-il, Morning Headlines
In snowy Pyongyang Wednesday morning, tens of thousands of North Koreans lined the streets to watch Kim Jong-il’s funeral procession. The events spotlighted Kim’s son and successor, Kim Jong-un, who was seen tearfully walking alongside the motorcade.
Top of the Hour: Kim Jong-un Consolidates Power in North Korea, Morning Headlines
Kim Jong-un, son of recently deceased North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il, was identified Monday morning as the head of a top decision-making body of the ruling Workers’ Party. The position gives Kim authority of political as well as military matters within North Korea. On Saturday, state media referred to Kim as “supreme leader” of North […]