<p>North Korea is crediting its young new leader, Kim Jong Un, with spearheading past nuclear testing as it adds to a growing personality cult around him.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The North's official Uriminzokkiri website today said that Kim "frightened" the country's enemies by commanding nuclear testing in the past.<br /><br />North Korea tested nuclear devices in 2006 and 2009. But the website didn't specify which tests Kim oversaw.<br /><br />Kim took over after his father and longtime ruler Kim Jong Il died in mid-December.<br />His youth and quick rise have spurred questions in foreign capitals about how ready he is to rule.<br /><br />North Korea has in recent days said that Kim Jong Un had a lengthy behind-the-scenes role and worked closely with his father.</p>
<p>North Korea is crediting its young new leader, Kim Jong Un, with spearheading past nuclear testing as it adds to a growing personality cult around him.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The North's official Uriminzokkiri website today said that Kim "frightened" the country's enemies by commanding nuclear testing in the past.<br /><br />North Korea tested nuclear devices in 2006 and 2009. But the website didn't specify which tests Kim oversaw.<br /><br />Kim took over after his father and longtime ruler Kim Jong Il died in mid-December.<br />His youth and quick rise have spurred questions in foreign capitals about how ready he is to rule.<br /><br />North Korea has in recent days said that Kim Jong Un had a lengthy behind-the-scenes role and worked closely with his father.</p>