In this Jan. 1, 2012 image released by the Korean Central News Agency and distributed Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 in Tokyo by the Korea News Service, North Korea's new leader Kim Jong Un, center, shakes hands with a soldier during his inspection at Seoul Ryu Kyong Su 105 Guards Tank Division of the Korean People's Army in North Korea to congratulate servicepersons on New Year's day.

In this Jan. 1, 2012 image released by the Korean Central News Agency and distributed Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 in Tokyo by the Korea News Service, North Korea's new leader Kim Jong Un, 2nd right, inspects a room to educate about revolutionary achievement at Seoul Ryu Kyong Su 105 Guards Tank Division of the Korean People's Army in North Korea to congratulate servicepersons on New Year's day.

Thousands of North Koreans gather in Pyongyang at Kim Il Sung square to hold a mass rally in support for their country's policies and new leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012.

Thousands of North Koreans gather in Pyongyang at Kim Il Sung square to hold a mass rally in support for their country's policies and new leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012.