The Dear Dead Leader: Body Of Kim Jong Il Placed In Glass Coffin As Dictator's Son Arrives To Claim His Inheritance -- Daily Mail
* Son and successor leads respects in Kumsusan Memorial Palace, Pyongyang
* North Korea in national period of mourning before state funeral on December 28
* Military pledges support for Kim Jong Un, declaring him 'born of heaven'
* But concerns are raised over transition of power to relatively unknown third son
* U.S. calls for peaceful transition of power in reclusive nation
The body of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il has been laid in state in a glass coffin as weeping mourners filled public squares across the country.
State television showed still images of the 'dear leader's' body in the open coffin, surrounded by wreaths and covered with a red blanket.
Kim Jong Un - his third son and successor - paid his respects to his father along with top military and Workers' Party officials during a 'solemn ceremony'.
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Kim Jong-il lies in state -- Reuters
North Korea leader lies in state -- BBC
Kim Jong Il's Son Pays Last Respects at Open Casket -- Voice of America
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North Korea mourns Kim Jong-il and prepares for the 'great successor' -- The Guardian
North Korean Stability May Hinge on Military’s Acceptance of Kim Dynasty -- Bloomberg
China Recognizes Kim Jong Un as North Korea's Next Leader -- Voice of America
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In mourning, hermit kingdom North Korea seals itself off -- Reuters
As Kim lies in state, reactions in North and South Korea show depth of divide -- Washington Post
Death of Kim Jong Il: View from the south -- CNN
Kim Jong Il's Son Pays Last Respects at Open Casket -- Voice of America
Kim Jong Un Makes First Appearance Since Father’s Death [Video] -- L.A. Times
Mystery Surrounds Son Set to Succeed Kim Jong Il -- New York Times/AP
North Korean Heir Apparent an Enigma -- Voice of America
North Korea mourns Kim Jong-il and prepares for the 'great successor' -- The Guardian
North Korean Stability May Hinge on Military’s Acceptance of Kim Dynasty -- Bloomberg
China Recognizes Kim Jong Un as North Korea's Next Leader -- Voice of America
North Korea Seals Chinese Border -- Wall Street Journal
In mourning, hermit kingdom North Korea seals itself off -- Reuters
As Kim lies in state, reactions in North and South Korea show depth of divide -- Washington Post
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North Korean Heir Apparent an Enigma -- Voice of America
North Korea mourns Kim Jong-il and prepares for the 'great successor' -- The Guardian
North Korean Stability May Hinge on Military’s Acceptance of Kim Dynasty -- Bloomberg
China Recognizes Kim Jong Un as North Korea's Next Leader -- Voice of America
North Korea Seals Chinese Border -- Wall Street Journal
In mourning, hermit kingdom North Korea seals itself off -- Reuters
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