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What You Need to Know About North Korea
Get a primer on the enigmatic nation and why it’s causing a global crisis.
Life and Death of Kim Jong Il: Slideshow
Kim Jong Il, the notorious leader who controlled North Korea for 17 years, died Saturday, the country’s state-run media has announced.
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In the wake of General Stanley McChrystal’s dismissal, comparisons have been made to Truman’s 1951 removal of Gen. MacArthur as commander of U.S. forces in Korea.













