Kim Jong Il: Death, Succession, and Nuclear Legacy
When Kim Jong Il died on a train in December 2011, it set off a carefully orchestrated transition of power that few outside Pyongyang fully understood. This article separates the confirmed facts from the lingering uncertainties surrounding his death, succession, and contested legacy. Born: 16 February 1941 or 1942 · Died: 17 December 2011 · … Read more