Posted on 09/20/2010 4:09:57 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar
North Korea is expected to name new leadership at an historic meeting on September 28.
Analysts believe Jong-il's youngest son Kim Jong-un is likely to be given an official title at the Workers' Party conference.
That would pave the way for his eventual succession as leader.
Jong-il, who is believed to have suffered a stroke in 2008, has reportedly accelerated succession plans.
The North's KCNA news agency said the conference would be held in Pyongyang "for electing its supreme leadership body", but provided no further details of the agenda.
The meeting had been due to start in early September. The report made no mention of the delay.
South Korea said it appeared the meeting was held up by "internal problems", probably related to flooding.
Media reports have also speculated Kim's health or disagreements over a reshuffle of the power structure could be responsible for the delay. Party meetings have been held around the country to elect delegates to conference, KCNA reported.
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BOy you are good LOL!
Even made OZ wires
Guess I was partially right. However, things will get interesting if/when he turns all power over to 'un'. It sounds like the youngest isn't highly thought of and open to a coup...Then again, Kim Jong-il seems to have kept on top of the military despite being a total nutter.
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