The National Intelligence Service made the forecast in a report to parliament Tuesday, saying Pyongyang is expected to focus on a smooth power transition to Kim's youngest son, Kim Jong-un, according to participants.
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2011/12/21 09:48 KST
Caretaker leadership likely to lead N. Korea before son fully takes over: NIS
SEOUL, Dec. 21 (Yonhap) -- A caretaker leadership led by a Workers' Party commission under the control of the chosen son of late North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is expected to handle pressing issues in the communist nation until the successor takes full control, South Korea's main spy agency has forecast.
The National Intelligence Service made the forecast in a report to parliament Tuesday, saying Pyongyang is expected to focus on a smooth power transition to Kim's youngest son, Kim Jong-un, according to participants.
The National Intelligence Service made the forecast in a report to parliament Tuesday, saying Pyongyang is expected to focus on a smooth power transition to Kim's youngest son, Kim Jong-un, according to participants.
