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North Korea’s Youthful New Leader Kim Jong-Un Faces Nuclear Test

Kim Jong-un will have his work cut out for him as he seeks to rule the Hermit Kingdom. One of his first decisions will be whether to test a nuclear weapon in 2012—and how to consolidate power from his rivals in the military and his own family. Plus, read breaking news updates, see photos from inside North Korea and more.

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