Kim Jong Un Named ‘Supreme Leader’ Of North Korean Military

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North Korean officials are ramping up a campaign to quickly transition to rule under Kim Jong Un, the son of the late Kim Jong Il. In the latest move, he’s been named “supreme leader” of the dictatorship’s huge military, according to North Korean state media.

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