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
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
| Published | 14:06:40 on Wednesday 10th September 2008 |
| International Date: | 2008-09-10 |
| UK Full Date: | 10/09/2008 |
| UK Short Date: | 10/09/08 |