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They want to develop the nuclear program and ballistic missile program. >> reporter: kim jong il known for his love of foreign films and fine brandy, but denied some of his citizens the most basic needs. north korea is one of the world's most closed societies. no stranger to famine and chronic malnutrition. kim jong il suffered a stroke in 2008 and elevated his son to successor status. it's not clear if he will go straight to power. he is a basketball fanatic and otherwise is unknown commodity to the outside world. there are fears that he will flex his muscles militarily.

They want to develop the nuclear program and ballistic missile program. >> reporter: kim jong il known for his love of foreign films and fine brandy, but denied some of his citizens the most basic needs. north korea is one of the world's most closed societies. no stranger to famine and chronic malnutrition. kim jong il suffered a stroke in 2008 and elevated his son to successor status. it's not clear if he will go straight to power. he is a basketball fanatic and otherwise is unknown commodity to the outside world. there are fears that he will flex his muscles militarily.