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As North Korea prepares for a new leader, China, South Korea and the other nations are recalibrating their policies and weighing new security concerns.

The job is difficult because so little is known about Kim Jong Un, the son and presumed successor to Kim Jong Il.

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AP - Asian stocks markets were thrown into a tailspin Tuesday as flustered investors fearing a possible global recession continued to flee stocks.

As the temperatures dropped, South Korea struggles to keep up with increased demand for electricity. The South Koreans don't have a lot of excess capacity.

If the country continues its high energy rate, government officials say some regions could face a blackout.

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