Kim Jong-Un

North Korea releases a photograph of Kim Jong-il and his son, confirming the rise of the Kim Jong-un as potential dynastic successor after his appointment of general earlier this week.

North Korea’s dear leader Kim Jong-il promotes his son to role of general as experts predict a family sucession, writes Nick Paton Walsh.

Kim Jong-il’s youngest son is appointed a general amid rumours he could take his father’s place as dynastic successor. Nick Paton Walsh looks at the potential change at the top of the secretive state.