North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, 69, has died

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Kim Jong Il, North Korea's mercurial and enigmatic leader, has died. He was 69. Kim's death was announced Monday by the state television from the North Korean capital, Pyongyang. Kim is believed to have suffered a stroke in 2008 but appeared relatively vigorous in photos and video from recent trips to China and Russia and in numerous trips around the country carefully documented by state media. The leader, reputed to have had a taste for cigars, cognac and gourmet cuisine, was believed to have had diabetes and heart disease. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below. SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean television announces in a "special broadcast" that its leader Kim Jong Il has died in Pyongyang. He was 69.

Rip , he was a fearless leader that did not bow to western bullies

south korea must be only toooooo glad that hes dead

His son  Kim Jung111  only 20 yrs old will succeed him

lets see what he does

i am saddened by his death but everyone has to go sometime

north korean kids have amazing guitar skills
AMAZING NORTH KOREAN KIDS

watch how dem fine fingers ah wuk deh.