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Successor and youngest son of late leader Kim Jong-il is formally appointed head of the communist nation's military.
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Pyongyang says Seoul and "other foolish politicians around the world" should not expect any change from the new leader.
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Assumed heir to North Korean leadership is little known, but analysts say he has been groomed to be a strong leader.
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South Korea confirms it held a secret meeting with the North last month but denies having 'begged' for summits.
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Naval and air exercises start off South Korean coast despite nuclear threats from North.
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Joint naval exercises begin in Sea of Japan despite threats of retaliation from North.
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Pyongyang says US-South Korea drills "as reckless an act as waking up a sleeping tiger".
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September meeting likely to strengthen possible successor to Kim Jong-il.
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Leader Kim Jong-il's brother-in-law inducted to key military body as premier is replaced.
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Youngest son of North Korean leader appointed to powerful defence commission.
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