Sources: BBC
The ruling Workers Party in North Korea calls a conference in mid-April to consolidate the transfer of leadership to Kim Jong-un from his father Kim Jong-Il. 2012-02-20
North Korea begins two days of funeral services for former leader Kim Jong-Il, who died on December 17 of a heart attack, aged 69. 2011-12-28
North Korea says it will accept all South Korean delegations wishing to pay respects to the late leader Kim Jong-il. 2011-12-23
North Korea closes its border with China ahead of the funeral of former leader Kim Jong-il. 2011-12-21
The death of North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong-il on December 17 is announced by Korean Central Television. 2011-12-19
The "Chosunilbo" newspaper in South Korea reports that Kim Pyong-il, the half-brother of current North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, is under house arrest in Pyongyang. 2011-07-1
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il arrives in Beijing for a meeting with the President of the People's Republic of China, Hu Jintao. 2011-05-25
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il reportedly visits Changchun in Northern China. 2011-05-21
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il reportedly visits China, the third such visit in a year. 2011-05-20
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il's youngest son Kim Jong-un reportedly lifts restrictions on women's fashion, while cosmetic surgery–though illegal–takes place in return for bribes. 2011-05-14