He says much of North Korea's approach toward the United States right now relates to the goals of leader Kim Jong Il regarding his successor.

VOA: standard.2009.10.23

What really matters about a leader is their committment to getting to the right answer and to doing it in the right way.

对于好的领导者而言,重要的是致力于,得到正确答案,以及如何用正确的方式来实现它。

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Union leader Derek Simpson said sweeping reforms are needed right now.

VOA: standard.2009.03.28

Hyun adds,the North Korean leader also has to think about possible power succession, whether it happens right away or some time later- that is another reason to reinforce his power base.

VOA: standard.2009.06.22