Kim Jong-il looks set to be the last North Korean leader to enjoy a semi- divine status and rule the nation single-handedly.
No matter how well he purges internal opposition, his youngest son will have to rely on a politburo of party and army officials if he takes power, amplifying the risks of infighting in the nuclear-armed state.
South Korean spies this week said the communist nation's parliament and army had pledged allegiance to Kim Jong-woon, the dictator's Swiss-educated youngest son, who is said to be in his mid-20s.
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