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** FILE ** This photo combination of two satellite images made available by DigitalGlobe shows the Yongbyon nuclear complex in Yongbyon, North Korea, in an image taken on Sept. 29, 2010. The Washington-based Institute for Science and International Security said the image shows heavy construction and excavation equipment at the site and the construction of two small buildings. It estimated that North Korea was constructing a 25- to 30-megawatt light-water reactor. (AP Photo/DigitalGlobe)

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A North Korean missile on a carrier is part of a massive military parade Sunday to mark the 65th anniversary of the communist nation's ruling Workers' Party in Pyongyang, North Korea. This year's celebration came less than two weeks after Kim Jong-il's re-election to the party's top post and news that his 20-something son, Kim Jong-un, would succeed his father and grandfather as leader. (Associated Press)

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North Korea leader Kim Jong Il, left, walks by his son Kim Jong Un on the balcony as they attend a massive military parade marking the 65th anniversary of the communist nation's ruling Workers' Party in Pyongyang, North Korea on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. This year's celebration comes less than two weeks after Kim Jong Il's re-election to the party's top post and the news that his 20-something son would succeed his father and grandfather as leader. (AP Photo/Kyodo News)

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North Korea dancers perform during a Arirang mass games to mark the 65th anniversary of the communist nation's ruling Workers' Party in Pyongyang, North Korea on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. Leader Kim Jong Il brought dancers at the Arirang mass games to tears Saturday by making a rare appearance at the festival on the second day of celebrations in the North Korean capital. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

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In this undated photo released by Korean Central News Agency via Korea News Service Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, Kim Jong Un, center, the third son of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il inspects the newly-built State Theater in Pyongyang, North Korea's capital. (AP Photo/Korean Central News Agency via Korea News Service)

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In this undated photo released by Korean Central News Agency via Korea News Service Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, left, stands on the stage during his inspection of the newly-built State Theater in Pyongyang, North Korea's capital. (AP Photo/Korean Central News Agency via Korea News Service)

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North Korea leader Kim Jong Il's son Kim Jong Un attends a massive military parade marking the 65th anniversary of the communist nation's ruling Workers' Party in Pyongyang, North Korea on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Il salutes soldiers while watching a massive military parade marking the 65th anniversary of the communist nation's ruling Workers' Party in Pyongyang, North Korea on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

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North Korea dancers perform in front of a North Korea nation flag during a Arirang mass games to mark the 65th anniversary of the communist nation's ruling Workers' Party in Pyongyang, North Korea on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. Leader Kim Jong Il brought dancers at the Arirang mass games to tears Saturday by making a rare appearance at the festival on the second day of celebrations in the North Korean capital. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

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In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, Kim Jong Un, the third son of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, applauds while watching the Arirang mass games performance staged to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea, in Pyongyang, North Korea, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Xinhua, Yao Dawei)

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North Korean women soldiers practice matching before the biggest parade ever to mark the 65th anniversary of the communist nation's ruling Workers' Party in Pyongyang, North Korea on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. This year's celebration comes less than two weeks after North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's re-election to the party's top post and the news that his 20-something son would succeed his father and grandfather as leader. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

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A portrait of Kim Il Sung, founder of North Korea, left, and Kim Jong Il, leader of North Korea, hangs at Sunan International Airport in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Monday, Oct. 11, 2010. North Korean heir apparent Kim Jong Un stood at his father's right side today as they reviewed troops, tanks and missiles in a Pyongyang military parade. Photographer: Dieter Depypere/Bloomberg

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In this photo released by Korean Central News Agency via Korea News Service, fireworks explode during an evening celebration marking the 65th anniversary of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party in Pyongyang, North Korea on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. (AP Photo/Korean Central News Agency via Korea News Service)

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North Koreans look out from windows as they ride on a bus in Pyongyang, North Korea, Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

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In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, North Koreans perform as fireworks explode during an evening celebration marking the 65th anniversary of the communist nation's ruling Workers' Party in Pyongyang, North Korea on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. (AP Photo/Xinhua, Yao Dawei)

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North Korea missiles on the trucks make its way during a massive military parade marking the 65th anniversary of the communist nation's ruling Workers' Party in Pyongyang, North Korea on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. This year's celebration comes less than two weeks after Kim Jong Il's re-election to the party's top post and the news that his 20-something son would succeed his father and grandfather as leader. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

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North Korean soldiers react during a massive military parade marking the 65th anniversary of the communist nation's ruling Workers' Party in Pyongyang, North Korea on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

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Human letters meaning "65" are created by participants on the Kim Il Sung Square as North Korea marked the 65th anniversary of the communist nation's ruling Workers' Party with a massive military parade in Pyongyang, North Korea on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. This year's celebration comes less than two weeks after Kim Jong Il's re-election to the party's top post and the news that his 20-something son would succeed his father and grandfather as leader. (AP Photo/Kyodo News)

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North Korea leader Kim Jong Il, right, and his son Kim Jong Un, left, salute from the balcony as they attend a massive military parade marking the 65th anniversary of the communist nation's ruling Workers' Party in Pyongyang, North Korea on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. This year's celebration comes less than two weeks after Kim Jong Il's re-election to the party's top post and the news that his 20-something son would succeed his father and grandfather as leader. (AP Photo/Kyodo News)

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In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, right, and his third son Kim Jong Un, center, applaud before a massive military parade celebrating the 65th anniversary of the communist nation's Workers' Party, in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. (AP Photo/Xinhua, Yao Dawei)