Seoul - North Korea said yesterday jubilation was sweeping the country as momentum gathered pace to enthrone officially Kim Il-Sung's reclusive son as his successor after a three-year power vacuum. - Kim Jong Il (55), received his third endorsement in a week to take over leadership of the ruling communist party from the Pyongyang chapter of the party.
`Jubilation' sweeps North Korea
Seoul - North Korea said yesterday jubilation was sweeping the country as momentum gathered pace to enthrone officially Kim Il…
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