New images of North Korea's heir apparent Kim Jong-un
North Korea has released video footage and a photograph which appear to show the heir apparent Kim Jong-un.
It is the world's first up-to-date glimpse of the young man who appears set to succeed his father, Kim Jong-il, in a gradual transfer of power.
He is pictured sitting in the front row in a group shot of senior leaders.
The TV footage shows him at this week's rare meeting of the ruling Workers' Party, where he was promoted to top political and military positions.
Kim Jong-un, who is thought to be about 27 years old, was named vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party and was appointed to its central committee, state media said.
Mr Kim was also given the rank of a four-star general....
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It is the world's first up-to-date glimpse of the young man who appears set to succeed his father, Kim Jong-il, in a gradual transfer of power.
He is pictured sitting in the front row in a group shot of senior leaders.
The TV footage shows him at this week's rare meeting of the ruling Workers' Party, where he was promoted to top political and military positions.
Kim Jong-un, who is thought to be about 27 years old, was named vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party and was appointed to its central committee, state media said.
Mr Kim was also given the rank of a four-star general....