A Look At North Korean Ideology
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North Korea In Transition
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This image, released by the North Korean Central News Agency, was taken within seconds of the one above. An analysis shows that it was digitally altered, removing the cluster of men on the left edge and enhancing the perfect line of mourners.
Snow-Wash: North Korea Doctored Photo Of Kim's Funeral
()The North Korean Central News Agency apparently deployed its latest weapon — Photoshop — to digitally remove a small group of mourners from the left edge of the funeral photo. The people watching Wednesday's procession were replaced by pristine snow.
North Korea Awaits Kim Jong Un's Opening Moves()
December 22, 2011 The death of longtime leader Kim Jong Il puts his son and heir apparent in the spotlight, even as preparations for next week's state funeral are still under way. The younger Kim inherits a country in dire economic straits, and faces a tough fight to consolidate his political power and legitimacy.
With Kim's Death, Defectors See Chance For Change()
December 21, 2011 Defectors from North Korea now living in the South are celebrating the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il. As the outside world tries to figure out how stable the country is, the defectors are focusing on trying to kickstart a revolution in North Korea.
The Two-Way
Mood In North Korean Capital Is 'Subdued But Calm,' U.K. Diplomat Says()
December 21, 2011 While North Korea's official news agency has been reporting about widespread grief following the death of Kim Jong Il, the first descriptions from a foreign diplomat offer a slightly different view.
In North Korea, Lavish Praise For The Heir Apparent()
December 20, 2011 Kim Jong Un is playing a prominent role in his father's funeral and is already the object of fulsome praise from North Korea's official media.
How Will A New Leader Handle North Korea's Nukes?()
December 19, 2011 Reliable details about North Korea's nuclear weapons are hard to come by, but the country is believed to have between four and 10 nuclear bombs. The country's political transition adds to the uncertainty surrounding the nuclear program.
North Korea's Likely Leader: Young And Untested()
December 19, 2011 Kim Jong Un appears likely to inherit power from his father. But it's not clear whether he will be able to maintain tight control over most aspects of North Korean life, as his father and grandfather did.
U.S. Treads Cautiously With North Korean Transition()
December 19, 2011 Kim Jong Il's son, the heir apparent, has little experience or preparation to lead. Analysts say that means he won't be in a position to get back to nuclear disarmament talks and make concessions. He also may be tempted to take provocative actions to establish his leadership credentials.
The Picture Show
The View From Inside North Korea()
December 19, 2011 These photos show "daily life" in North Korea, but one can't help but wonder what's not photographed.
The Two-Way
Kim Jong Il's Legacy? 'North Korea Is Dark'()
December 19, 2011 Perhaps the legacy of North Korea's leader is best explored through a nighttime satellite image.
Timeline: Key Moments In The Rule Of Kim Jong Il()
December 19, 2011 Kim Jong Il succeeded his father and ruled the secretive nation for 17 years. It was a period that included repeated friction with the international community over North Korea's nuclear weapons program and a devastating famine in the late 1990s that may have been responsible for upwards of 2 million deaths.
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