North Korean leader Kim Jong - il added his brother - in - law to a military family . North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has added his brother-in-law to a military board in a move Analysts say move cleared the way for an heir to be named . Jang Jin Thaek is considered to be Kim 's right - hand man .
North Korean leader Kim Jong - il added his brother - in - law to a military family . Analysts say move cleared the way for an heir to be named . Jang Jin Thaek is considered to be Kim 's right - hand man .