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October 5, 2011

Kim Jong-il Is Ready to Charm His Neighbors

John Feffer, Mother Jones

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Asia's geopolitical map could soon be redrawn, but Washington's not paying attention.

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TAGGED: Kim Jong-il, North Korea

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