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North Korea's leader Kim Jong-Il waves from a car after the meeting with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Aug. 24.
SEOUL—North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has died, North Korean state television said Monday.
Mr. Kim died from fatigue during a train ride on Saturday, a weeping television announcer said.
State TV also announced that Kim Jong Eun will take over as leader.
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