Kim confirmed as leader

North Korea’s official news agency said Kim Jong Il was re-elected as leader of the communist nation.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2009 - 08:35

North Korea’s official news agency said Kim Jong Il was re-elected as leader of the communist nation.

The Korean Central News Agency reported today that Mr Kim was elected chairman of the powerful National Defence Commission.

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