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Saturday, October 09, 2010

The Two-Way

With Some Confusion, N. Korea Welcomes Reporters

Fireworks over Pyongyang. Korean Central News Agency/AP

October 9, 2010 Pyongyang has never seen anything like this.  "Your visit here is unprecedented," a harassed-looking official at the airport said to a group of foreign correspondents.  "We did not know you were coming."

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Thursday, September 30, 2010

The Two-Way

First Official Photo Of North Korean Heir Released

Kim Jong Il, Ri Yong Ho, Kim Jong Un

September 30, 2010 The North Korean News Agency has released a photo of the heir apparent Kim Jong Un. No closeup, but it is yet another sign of the younger Kim being groomed for the leadership.

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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

The Two-Way

What The News Out Of North Korea Really Means

September 29, 2010 North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has appointed his son to high military and political rank in what seems to be plans for succession. An analysis of what's going on behind the scenes.

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Monday, September 27, 2010

The Two-Way

News From North Korea! (Sort Of)

This undated picture released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency on September 27

September 27, 2010 North Korean political conference to open

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Wednesday, September 08, 2010

The Two-Way

North Korea Watchers Looking For Signs Of Succession

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il (C) visiting the Taedonggang Combined Fruit Farm in Pyongyang.

September 8, 2010 There's something big going on in North Korea, but even the experts aren't sure exactly what it is. A party conference could be arranging the transfer of power from Kim Jong Il to his youngest son.

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