North Korea accused by ex-U.S. President Bush of helping terrorism , seeking WMDs . Analysts say effect of Kim Jong Il 's death on talks over nuclear issue unknown . A significant number of North Koreans have fled to China to seek freedom and a better life . Comment: China will prop up its close ally and its new leader Kim Jong Un , analysts say .
North Korea accused by ex-U.S. President Bush of helping terrorism , seeking WMDs . Analysts say effect of Kim Jong Il 's death on talks over nuclear issue unknown . Comment: China will prop up its close ally and its new leader Kim Jong Un , analysts say .