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Kim Jong Un has been named first secretary of North Korea's ruling party, solidifying his position as heir to the political dynasty established by his father and grandfather.

The move late Wednesday comes shortly before the expected launch of what Pyongyang says is a weather satellite but has been denounced by other countries as a disguised ballistic missile test.

North Korea's official news agency says the youthful Kim, aged less than 30, was confirmed to the leadership post at a special conference of the Workers' Party of Korea. That marks a slight shift from the title held by his late father, Kim Jong Il, who had been declared the “eternal” general secretary of the party before his death in December.