Tens of thousands of North Koreans have taken to the capital's snow-covered streets to pay their last respects to their late leader. The farewell ceremony that will last for two days started with a funeral procession led by Kim Jong-il's youngest son and successor. The long-standing leader of the world's most reclusive country died eleven days ago of a heart attack. Knowledge of his heir, Kim Jong Un, is shrouded in mystery, though some are hoping his Western education may see a more open country. But a specialist on Asia, Dr. Tim Beal, thinks it's not entirely up to the successor to determine North Korea's future.<br />Also, journalist and war correspondent Eric Margolis shares view there's little chance of change in North Korea, due to the excessive influence of the military.<br /><br />RT on Twitter http://twitter.com/RT_com <br />RT on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTnews
