North Korea's first official communication with the outside world since the death of Kim Jong-il was a sombre warning to South Korea and its allies that it would not change policies
Hundreds of thousands of troops and civilians gather in Kim Il-sung Square – named after the regime's first leader who died in 1994 – as Kim Jong-un is declared supreme leader. The memorial service was the second day of funeral proceedings for Kim Jong-il, who died of a heart attack on 17 December
26 Dec 2011:
Kim Jong-il's son lauded as head of Workers' party central committee, while his uncle is set to play crucial role in future power structure