North Korea backs son after Kim Jong-Il death

[ellisonz]

AFPBy Jung Ha-Won | AFP – 2 hrs 8 mins ago

North Korea has hailed Kim Jong-Il's young son as a "great successor" at the helm of the isolated country after the death of the leader who built an atomic arsenal and presided over a devastating famine.

On state television Monday, a tearful announcer delivered the news of Kim's demise at 69 from a heart attack, and the station aired footage of hysterical North Koreans, young and old alike, pounding the ground in displays of abject grief.

Pyongyang urged military personnel and citizens to rally behind Kim's youngest son Jong-Un, who is in his late 20s. Last year, he was made a four-star general and given top ruling party posts despite having had no public profile.

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"All party members, military men and the public should faithfully follow the leadership of comrade Kim Jong-Un and protect and further strengthen the unified front of the party, military and the public," said the black-clad television announcer.

http://news.yahoo.com/north-korea-backs-son-kim-jong-il-death-044128382.html

[Tanelorn]

1. What a surprise.

Now for 40 more years of oppression.
Wait a minute OWS North Korea......hmmmmm could happen.

[MrSlayer]

2. Nice gig if you can get it.

Not so nice for everyone else there.