New North Korean Leader to be Chosen
- 14 years ago
In one week's time, North Korean leaders will gather in Pyongyang to chose the next leader for their country. It's largely expected to be the son of current leader Kim Jong-il.
North Korea's ruling communist party will hold its biggest meeting in decades on September 28 to pick a new leader.
Current leader Kim Jong-Il, whose health is reportedly failing, has accelerated succession plans.
Analysts say his youngest son, Kim Jong-Un, is likely to be given an official title at the conference.
Next week's gathering will be the biggest party meeting in North Korea since 1980, when Kim himself took over the leadership from his father.
The 68-year-old leader is not expected to go into retirement just yet despite his declining health.
Kim's son is only in his twenties.
North Korea's ruling communist party will hold its biggest meeting in decades on September 28 to pick a new leader.
Current leader Kim Jong-Il, whose health is reportedly failing, has accelerated succession plans.
Analysts say his youngest son, Kim Jong-Un, is likely to be given an official title at the conference.
Next week's gathering will be the biggest party meeting in North Korea since 1980, when Kim himself took over the leadership from his father.
The 68-year-old leader is not expected to go into retirement just yet despite his declining health.
Kim's son is only in his twenties.