New photo of North Korea's heir apparent Kim Jong-un

[sonomak]

Source: BBC News

North Korean state media has released a photograph which appears to show the country's heir apparent Kim Jong-un.

It is the world's first up-to-date glimpse of the young man who appears set to succeed his father, Kim Jong-il, in a gradual transfer of power. The photograph shows senior North Korean leaders in a group.

Its release follows a rare meeting of the ruling Workers' Party, at which Kim Jong-un was promoted to senior political and military positions.

Kim Jong-un, who is thought to be about 27 years old, was named vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party and was appointed to its central committee, state media said. Mr Kim was also given the rank of a four-star general.



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