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Kim Jong Il Named Great Leader Extends Family Rule
North Korea announced Marshal Kim Jong Il as Great Leader and head of the National Defense Commission, consolidating four years of power after Kim Il Sung's death. Analysts differ on impact, noting his pragmatism and limited public appearances, with signs of cautious policy experimentation and overseas openness.
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