U.S. closely eyes possible N. Korea succession

Friday, February 20, 2009

SEOUL, South Korea -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said North Korea's leadership situation is uncertain and the United States is worried the Stalinist country may soon face a succession crisis to replace ailing dictator Kim Jong Il.

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