This undated picture, released from the Korean Central News Agency on January 5, 2009 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Il (L) inspecting the firing drill of Unit 1489 under the Artillery Command of the Korean People's Army at undisclosed location in North Korea. North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il has visited an artillery unit, state media said on December 5, in his second such inspection to be reported this year. Kim watched a firing drill from an observation platform and met soldiers afterwards during the visit, the Korean Central News Agency said. It did not specify when his trip took place. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

This undated picture, released from the Korean Central News Agency on January 5, 2009 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Il (L) inspecting the firing drill of Unit 1489 under the Artillery Command of the Korean People's Army at undisclosed location in North Korea. North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il has visited an artillery unit, state media said on December 5, in his second such inspection to be reported this year. Kim watched a firing drill from an observation platform and met soldiers afterwards during the visit, the Korean Central News Agency said. It did not specify when his trip took place.

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