The oldest son was dismissed as “too much of a playboy, ” the middle son as “more interested in video games” than governing. Kim Jong-un, they said, was too young and inexperienced.

他们认为，金的长子"更像个花花公子"，次子"对电子游戏的兴趣多过治理国家"，而三儿子，他们认为，还太年轻，也缺乏经验。

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The oldest son was dismissed as "too much of a playboy," the middle son as "more interested in video games" than governing. Kim Jong-un, they said, was too young and inexperienced.

他们认为，金的长子“更像个花花公子”，次子“对电子游戏的兴趣多过治理国家”，而三儿子，他们认为，还太年轻，也缺乏经验。

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Japan has viewed a thawing of relations between Kim Jong-il and the US with some concern and is determined the abduction issue will not be sidelined.

日本关注到朝美关系在某些方面趋于缓和，但并没有决定将绑架事件搁置一旁。

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

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North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Il, made a rare public appearance to greet Mr.Wen at the Pyongyang airport Sunday.

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In a statement, Australia's immigration department says the artists invited to Brisbane were from a studio that operates under the guidance of North Korea's leader,Kim Jong-il.

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Schmidt, who is the highest-profile U.S. business executive to visit North Korea since leader Kim Jong Un took power a year ago, has not spoken publicly about the reasons behind the journey to North Korea.

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But just to make sure that the message gets through to Chinese tourists and investors, the husband-and-wife team behind Jeju Weekly, Dr. Kim Gyong Ho and Song Jong Hee, plan to start a Chinese publication in 2011 which will be available in both print and on the web.

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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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