This week,Kim Jong Un and his aunt, the sister of Kim Jong Il, became four-star generals with little military experience.

VOA: special.2010.10.02

Another theory is that Kim Jong Un might try to build power by dismissing opponents and inciting South Korea.

VOA: special.2010.10.02

Kim Jong Il gave Laura Ling and Euna Lee what North Korean media called a special pardon.

VOA: special.2009.08.08

South Korean PM Kim Jong Pil (No. 35 last year) was crucial in getting President Kim Dae Jung, this year's co-No. 1, into office.

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China, North Korea's main backer, has not yet given its official reaction to Kim Jong-il's death.

BBC: Kim Jong-il death triggers swift regional reaction

Both Lee and Kim Jong Pil call the Chungchung region of central South Korea home, a coincidence that could dilute the oppositionist's strength.

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