September 2008 > Wednesday 10th September 2008

Kim rumours provide a wake-up call

Rumours of the ill health or possible death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il have revealed problems with contingency planning, finds the BBC's Becky Branford.

The absence of the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-il, at celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the country's founding triggered a frenzy of speculation....more

Published14:06:40 on Wednesday 10th September 2008
International Date:2008-09-10
UK Full Date:10/09/2008
UK Short Date:10/09/08

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