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North Korea: Leaders Say 'No Change' In Foreign Policy After Kim Jong Un Named Supreme Leader

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Huffington Post UK   First Posted: 30/12/11 08:38 GMT Updated: 30/12/11 09:13 GMT

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Leaders in North Korea have told "foolish politicians" around the world to expect no change in direction after the death of Kim Jong Il.

In a statement published by state media, the country's powerful National Defence Commission said the international community "should not expect any change from us".

The commission, thought to be one of the country's top decision-making bodies, addded that it would "never deal" with South Korean leader Lee Myung-bak and his "group of traitors".

"We declare solemnly and confidently that the foolish politicians around the world, including the puppet group in South Korea, should not expect any change from us," the statement said.

Kim Jong Il died on 17 December of a heart attack. His funeral was held on Wednesday and Thursday, as hundreds of thousands of mourning North Koreans gathered in Pyongyang.

Kim Jong Un, the former leader's son, has been declared "supreme leader of the party, state and army", and appeared at the funeral flanked by senior generals and officials.

The reclusive communist state is still technically at war with its neighbour South Korea and has been since 1950.

World leaders have been nervously watching to see how Kim Jong Il's death would affect the fragile ceasefire currently in place.

North Korea's leadership were reportedly angered by South Korea's decision to send just two non-official delegations to mark Kim's death, describing the move as "unforgivable".

In a statement released after Kim Jong Il's funeral, state media reiterated its pledge to pursue "national reunification".

Meanwhile the United States has said that it will send its diplomat Kurt Campbell, the assistant secretary for east asian and pacific affairs, to hold talks in Beijing, Seoul and Tokyo in early January.

After talks with South Korean officials on Thursday, the Pentagon said it "shared the view that peace and stability on the Korean peninsula is our overarching priority and agreed to maintain close co-operation and co-ordination in the weeks and months ahead".

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Leaders in North Korea have told "foolish politicians" around the world to expect no change in direction after the death of Kim Jong Il. In a statement published by state media, the country's power...
Leaders in North Korea have told "foolish politicians" around the world to expect no change in direction after the death of Kim Jong Il. In a statement published by state media, the country's power...
 
 
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cheesey37
10 Fans
12:50 PM on 12/31/2011
who cares 2012 end of the world here we come
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aheighway
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12:01 PM on 12/31/2011
When people with this mentality run countries we inevitably get conflict. Conflict usually results in death of a nations people either directly or not. It is against all common sense for the people of a country to ruled by a regime with is not in place to benefit those people. We can only hope that one day these nations will have the ability to speak freely and and act freely for the good of all.
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coady12
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10:58 AM on 12/31/2011
england and america and everyone else should mind its own buisness
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raystalbans
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12:34 PM on 12/31/2011
What about Wales and Scotland ?
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coady12
38 Fans
12:44 PM on 12/31/2011
i did say everyone else
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clarkeianr
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01:13 PM on 12/31/2011
Are you a descendant of Neville Chamberlain?
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alan king
51 Fans
08:19 AM on 12/31/2011
i find it amusing, for those who think any form of communisum is good, and even compares it to the way we live. Here and in the west everyone has a chance to get somewhere under communist rule only a very limited few of hard line party members get any quality of life, Thats why at the coming down of the Berlin wall people flocked to get to the free world, and before it came down people were murdered for trying to leave a country same in korea same in cuba. Now as far as i know no one was ever murdered trying to get to a communist state, in fact they was waved off and allowwed to return when they wanted, For the very few who think a communist system works, you never left to try it. but millions tried coming this way and for sure they do not want that system back, The saving grace for the ones who want this system, you can still live amongst us and be treated the same shame it does not work the other way around, A bit the same a islamic states, they love the freedom we offer them once again they flock to the west we don"t flock to there countries
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cantabria
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366 Fans
08:51 AM on 12/31/2011
Maybe in a communist state you might have learnt to spell and punctuate - Cuba highest levels of literacy in the Americas - including US and Canada, lowest levels of heart disease, I believe in the world. Not bad for a country that has been totally persecuted by its bully boy neighbour. Anyway, what you say is partially true, but it doesn't have to be like that. What's wrong with zero unemployment, univeral health care, universal free eduaction? there are millions of people in the capitalist world who have loads to offer but just don't have that particular "get up and go, just do it" gene that is required to be successful so the rot in the ranks of the unemployed or in really boring tedious jobs.
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aheighway
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12:07 PM on 12/31/2011
Your comments come from a dream world, no society is perfect, but the western world is very open about its sucesses and failures, whereas in communist lead countries secrecy seems to be the most important factor, I wonder why!
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Trenchfoot
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03:06 AM on 12/31/2011
The US is making sense, not trying to stir the pot in North Korea and talking to the Chinese, South Koreans and Japanese. North Korea is an asian problem.
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suegx
13 Fans
10:50 PM on 12/30/2011
Let`s hope Nature forces do their stuff, as think divine forces are far more powerful than manmade, and too many take 4 granted, which is a bad sign 4 sure!
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Mister J G Reeder
21 Fans
10:27 PM on 12/30/2011
Time to restore 'Enola Gay' and get her airworthy again.
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woodman-dog
2 Fans
09:43 PM on 12/30/2011
Another bunch of complete nutters. I hope we leave them well alone unlike some of our more recent follies into other peoples countries where we have neither won nor improved the situation for anyone, least of all ourselves
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iph1960
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07:08 PM on 12/30/2011
think the term of Have Gun will travel comes to light
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newton158
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06:39 PM on 12/30/2011
There is no democracy or free speech here. I know my last comment post will never see light of day, though I have not infringed the posting rules. This is why I intend leaving AOL when my contract expires soon. (And after about 12 years)
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tracingagent
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02:47 AM on 12/31/2011
Well said
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cantabria
my default position is wrong
366 Fans
08:53 AM on 12/31/2011
you were wrong, your post is below
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newton158
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06:35 PM on 12/30/2011
What bunkum you all, yes ALL, espouse. It is only nuclear deterrent that has kept China safe, and North Korea. It is not having it that has caused all those ME countries to fall like skittles - either from US attack from without, or their money starting, and stoking the fires within.

It is the cause of this constant threat against Iran.

Are we a role model for them to follow? We are crumbling everywhere you turn. It is only printing money in amounts we cannot comprehend that keeps things going. One day we will pay heavily by the inflation it will bring.

South Korea is a puppet government of the US, it would not survive but for the US. North Korea is very rich in untapped natural resources, and that is what the US wants, plus the opportunity to create shopping malls with US owned shops or franchises, and US banks to control their economy.

We in Europe are being made to feel responsible for this financial crisis which was caused from the US. Now they want the world to think its a European problem. They are good at shift the blame and coming off the winner.

Wake up!
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cantabria
my default position is wrong
366 Fans
08:54 AM on 12/31/2011
well said, that's why they attacked Libya, irak, Afghanistan. It will all come back on them though
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annoyedsteve
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05:26 PM on 12/30/2011
N.K. rely on China for support. Stop purchasing anything made in China. Why purchase sub-standard rubbish. Chinese fireworks are dangerous, British is best. Toys with lead paint and do not forget the medicines that are no good. China also ignore company patents and produce lots of fake goods for the world markets. Anything made in China should not be purchased.
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newton158
2 Fans
08:17 PM on 12/30/2011
Without China, you, and we all, would be reeling around in a daze wondering what had hit us. It will still come if China cracks. (Fortunately for us this is unlikely)

No, with such a mindset, you will never understand
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Aidan Taylor
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08:45 PM on 12/30/2011
Yeah, China's a wonderful place, it's impact on the global economy is huge, that's what happens when you run a slave labour manufacturing system which pays workers next to zero and is therefore able to make everything cheaper. It has, through these tactics, and the sheer number of workers it can provide, distorted trading and manufacturing options almost beyond measuring. If you can't see the imbalance, maybe you should take care when you cross the road.
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annoyedsteve
18 Fans
10:04 PM on 12/31/2011
No mate, I do not have a mindset, I just listen to various news broadcasting stations.
Thankfully we do not have to rely on China for goods. If we did, we would all be in trouble.
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bellsheil
35 Fans
09:27 PM on 12/30/2011
Just purchasing only goods made in Britain, might be the saving of the economy and jobs. Mostly, they are better quality anyway. Let us pull up the drawbridge and be a "right little tight little island again".
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cantabria
my default position is wrong
366 Fans
08:57 AM on 12/31/2011
Could you tell me where the clothes made in England are? Because I don't think there are any, by the way I can't afford £300 for a pair of socks on Bond Street.
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NorthLand
31 Fans
05:26 PM on 12/30/2011
Nutters with nukes - it's terrifying that these clowns hold so much destructive power! Even China shudders at the enormity of it all.
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newton158
2 Fans
08:23 PM on 12/30/2011
China does not shudder. The days when they were made to shudder at our gunboats up the Yangste belong a bygone age. China has made sure it will never happen again. But, she is no threat.

There is an old Chinese saying - 'When you set out for revenge, dig two graves.'

China is not stupid enough to waste its money on wars (hot or cold ones) and get into the mess we are in.
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NorthLand
31 Fans
12:08 AM on 12/31/2011
newton158 : just what are you on about? China 'shudders' at the antics of North Korea; not at us! China finds herself living next door to a lunatic state that she helped create, and now deeply regrets the nature of her involvement.
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raystalbans
9 Fans
05:20 PM on 12/30/2011
This is a very volatile part of the World. It won't take much to spark off a potential nuclear threat.
N Korea is Bordered by China, and No Nation on Earth will want a conflict with China.
History has shown that Countries who appear to be insignificant - have trigered huge wars including the 1st World War.
S Korea is heavily defended by the USA, and N Korea are itching to have a go at both of them.
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newton158
2 Fans
08:34 PM on 12/30/2011
North Korea will take direction from China. This will not involve war. However, they will be provoked again, and again by the US, and US backed S Korea. And when they respond even with rhetoric, it will be presented in such a way that it sounds to be aggressor.

The US controls a very powerful weapon - the International Media. People think as they have programmed by media to think.

China's influence will be a restraining influence in many areas. (Even the US is learning fast)
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cantabria
my default position is wrong
366 Fans
09:00 AM on 12/31/2011
The international media ARE NOT controlled by the USA. So the Chinese world media is controlled by the USA, Russia Today is controlled by the uSA, Al Jazeira is controlled by the USA, the BBC is controlled by the USA, all the European countries with 24 hour on-line news services are controlled by the USA???? I don't think so. Get a free view box and wake up.
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cantabria
my default position is wrong
366 Fans
09:02 AM on 12/31/2011
as a follow up I would say this web site IS controlled by the USA
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kohl
64 Fans
04:41 PM on 12/30/2011
Our foreign trade department were slow off the mark there! Think of how much soft tissue paper we could have supplied to the N.Koreans all weeping and wailing. We'd have cornered the market, made a fortune, and prevented large scale flooding to the Korean peninsular.
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