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Article: Key family members of North Korea's Kim Jong Il

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A look at key family members of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il:

_ Kim Jong Un, 26: Youngest son. Studied English, French and German at International School of Bern in Switzerland. Reportedly a fan of NBA basketball and enjoys skiing. Father's former Japanese sushi chef says he looks and acts just like his father.

_ Kim Jong Nam, 38: Eldest son. Reportedly fell out of favor to succeed his father after he was caught using forged Dominican passport to enter Japan to visit Tokyo's Disney resort. Reportedly enjoys gambling and lived in Macau, the only place in China where casino gambling is legal.

_ Kim Jong Chol, 28: Second son, described as "girlish" by Kim ...

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