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Thousands celebrate Kim Il-sung's birth in capital Pyongyang, as tensions continue over the country's nuclear programme.
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Last Modified: 15 Apr 2013 15:03 GMT
North Korea picks sacked PM as cabinet chief
Appointment of Pak Pong-ju, fired for failing to implement economic reforms, tightens ruling family's grip on power.
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Last Modified: 01 Apr 2013 19:12 GMT
North Korea's untested young Kim
What will the reclusive communist state look like under the rule of Kim Jong-il's younger son, Kim Jong-un?
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Last Modified: 24 Jan 2013 09:11 GMT
North Korea names new military chief
State media say Hyon Yong-chol is appointed vice marshal after his predecessor was removed from the post due to illness.
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Last Modified: 17 Jul 2012 00:56 GMT
North Korea's army chief 'relieved of duties'
State media say Ri Yong-ho, member of Kim Jong-un's inner circle, has been removed from all his posts due to illness.
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Last Modified: 16 Jul 2012 10:49 GMT
N Koreans urged to defend new leader to death
Successor and youngest son of late leader Kim Jong-il is formally appointed head of the communist nation's military.
Asia-Pacific
Last Modified: 01 Jan 2012 04:03 GMT
Kim Jong-un named N Korea 'supreme commander'
Successor and youngest son of late leader Kim Jong-il is formally appointed head of the communist nation's military.
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Last Modified: 31 Dec 2011 06:14 GMT
North Korea dominates Japan-China talks
Japanese PM's China visit focuses on North Korea and regional security in the wake of Kim Jong-il's death.
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Last Modified: 26 Dec 2011 04:39 GMT
Profile: 'great successor' Kim Jong-un
Made a general in 2010 despite no military experience, life of Kim Jong-il's youngest son has been shrouded in mystery.
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Last Modified: 19 Dec 2011 20:12 GMT
North Korean leader 'visits China'
Kim Jong-il reported to be in Beijing, though unclear if he is accompanied by his heir apparent, Kim Jong-un.
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