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North Korea names Kim Jong Un Supreme Commander (AP)

AP – North Korea announced Saturday that Kim Jong Un has been officially named supreme commander of the military, further strengthening his authority after the death of his father, longtime North Korean leader Kim Jong Il.

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North Korea vows it won’t soften stance toward South Korea under Kim Jong Un 

North Korea warned the world Friday there would be no softening of its position toward South Korea’s government after Kim Jong Il’s death as Pyongyang strengthened his son and heir’s authority with a new title: Great Leader.

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North Korea vows no softening under its new leader (AP)

In this photo taken Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, new North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, presides over a national memorial service for his late father Kim Jong Il at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea. Flanking him are Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly, and the ceremonial head of state, right, and Ri Yong Ho, a vice marshal of the Korean People's Army. (AP Photo)AP – North Korea warned the world Friday there would be no softening of its position toward South Korea’s government after Kim Jong Il’s death as Pyongyang strengthened his son and heir’s authority with a new title: Great Leader.


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North Korea vows no softening despite new leader (AP)

AP – North Korea warned the world Friday there would be no softening of its position toward South Korea’s government after Kim Jong Il’s death as Pyongyang strengthened his son and heir’s authority with a new title: Great Leader.

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North Korea vows no change despite new leadership (AP)

In this image made from KRT video, North Korea's next leader Kim Jong Un is seen during a memorial service for late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, in Pyongyang, North Korea, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011. (AP Photo/KRT via APTN) TV OUT, NORTH KOREA OUTAP – North Korea warned rival South Korea and the rest of the world Friday not to expect any change after Kim Jong Il’s death, sending a clear message of continuity by also calling his son and heir “Great Leader” for the first time.


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North Korea calls Kim Jong Un ‘supreme leader’ (AP)

In this image made from KRT video, Kim Jong Un, center, Kim Jong Il's youngest son and successor, walks next to his father's hearse during a funeral procession for the late North Korean leader  in Pyongyang, North Korea Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/KRT via APTN) TV OUT, NORTH KOREA OUTAP – North Korea says Kim Jong Il’s son is now “supreme leader” of the ruling party, military and people as a massive crowd gathers to memorialize the late leader.


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North Korea begins memorial for Kim Jong Il (AP)

In this image made from KRT video, Kim Jong Un, center, Kim Jong Il's youngest son and successor, walks next to his father's hearse during a funeral procession for the late North Korean leader  in Pyongyang, North Korea Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/KRT via APTN) TV OUT, NORTH KOREA OUTAP – Hundreds of thousands of people are gathering as North Korea begins a memorial for late leader Kim Jong Il.


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