North Korean succession mystery

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Updated January 26, 2009 12:40:48

The North Korean leadership saga continues with Kim Jong Il's eldest son ruling himself out of the top job.

Kim Jong Nam told reporters in Beijing he's not interest in taking the helm in Pyongyang leaving the door wide open for other contenders, including two of his half brothers.

Presenter: Girish Sawlani
Speaker: Dr Ken Boutin, North Korea specialist, Deakin University, Melbourne

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