Kim Jong-il Died of Heart Attack

Dec 19, 2011 6:07 AM EST

While riding train in North Korea. MORE

Kim's Death Spooks China

by Melinda Liu Dec 19, 2011 4:45 AM EST

Kim Jong-Il’s death raises anxiety in China, which has a lot to lose if Pyongyang comes unglued.... MORE

2011's Fallen Dictators

Dec 19, 2011 2:34 AM EST

The last year has swept a staggering number of long-term strongmen out of office. MORE

Kim Jong-il's Life in Photos

Dec 19, 2011 12:42 AM EST

North Korea’s leader died after suffering a heart attack while on a train ride.... MORE

South Korea on High Alert

Dec 19, 2011 12:05 AM EST

After Kim Jong-il's death, while markets fall slightly. MORE

North Korea’s Kim Jong-il Dies

Dec 18, 2011 10:20 PM EST

Had heart attack on train. MORE

13 Deadliest Dictators

Oct 21, 2011 9:00 PM EDT

From Mao and Hitler to Saddam Hussein and Pol Pot, see the tyrants with history’s most lethal... MORE

North Korean Leader Goes to Russia

Aug 20, 2011 7:42 AM EDT

First trip to the country in nine years. MORE

North, South Korea Exchange Fire

Aug 10, 2011 9:32 AM EDT

Tensions between countries grow. MORE

U.S. Meets With North Korea

Jul 29, 2011 6:56 AM EDT

Gauging seriousness about abandoning nuke program. MORE

North Korea Diplomat to Visit New York

Jul 25, 2011 12:00 AM EDT

To talk denuclearization. MORE

N. Korean Official Invited to U.S.

Jul 24, 2011 8:26 AM EDT

To discuss stalled nuclear talks. MORE