NORTH KOREA: Kim Jong Il Dead At 69

The world's worst (arguably) living dictator has died at the age of 69.

Kim, 69, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, state media reported. A broadcaster reported that Kim died due to "overwork" after "dedicating his life to the people." Kim died of "great mental and physical strain" while in a train during a "field guidance tour," North Korea's state-run KCNA news agency reported.More specifically, the agency reported that Kim suffered a heart attack and couldn't be saved despite the use of "every possible first-aid measure." He had been treated for "cardiac and cerebrovascular diseases for a long period," KCNA noted. His funeral will be held December 28 and the national mourning period extends until December 29, said the news agency. All South Korean military units have been placed on "emergency alert" following Kim's death, according to South Korean news agency Yonhap. South Korean officials have not noticed any unusual activity from North Korea, the agency reported early Monday afternoon.

VIDEO: A sobbing reporter delivers the news.