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N Korea Celebrates Jong-Il Birthday

Description:North Korea celebrates the 70th birthday of late leader Kim Jong-il. The "dear leader", as he is known in the reclusive state, died two months ago and his son Kim Jong-un rose to power. The young Kim, believed to be in his late 20s, led the celebrations for his father's birthday with high ranking military officials. North Korea's military has pledged its loyalty to the Kim dynasty, and the new leader now rules the country's 1.2 million strong army. (1:09)

Source: Reuters

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