How ill is Kim Jong Il?
Intelligence agencies around the world, including the CIA, are believed preparing for possible turmoil in North Korea, where the dictator's health remains a highly guarded secret from the outside world.
But how does Japan match up to its overseas counterparts when it comes to intelligence-gathering? Are Japan's James Bonds prepped for impossible missions in the event of chaos in Pyongyang?
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