N Korea declares Kim military chief

North Korea yesterday said new leader Kim Jong-Un has formally been appointed supreme military commander, another sign he is tightening his grip on power, as it renewed vitriolic attacks on Seoul.
Jong-Un had already been declared "supreme leader" of the country during memorial ceremonies for his late father Kim Jong-Il on Thursday, as the nation ended 13 days of mourning.
"The dear respected Kim Jong-Un...assumed the supreme commandership of the Korean People's Army at the behest of leader Kim Jong-Il," according to the official news agency.
The decision was proclaimed Friday at a meeting of the political bureau of the ruling communist party.