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December 30, 2011

North Korea Vows No Change in Direction Under Jong-un 
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North Korea has issued a defiant call rejecting a change in direction
under new leader Kim Jong-un. In its first official communication
directed at the outside world following the death of Kim Jong-il, the
North Korean government addressed whom it called "foolish politicians
around the world" and "puppet forces in South Korea."

North Korean State Television newsreader: "On this occasion, we solemnly
declare with confidence that foolish politicians around the world,
including the puppet forces in South Korea, should not expect any
changes from us. The sea of bloody tears by our people and military will
chase the rebellious faction until the end to become the sea of revenge,
burning the rebellious faction until nothing left. The sound of mourning
will become the roaring of the sound of the gunfire to collapse the
puppets' stronghold."



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