He speaks! North Korea's new leader Kim Jong Un gives first speech at celebrations to mark 100th birthday of nation's founder

North Korea's new leader gave his first public speech Sunday since taking power, portraying himself as a strong military chief unafraid of foreign powers as the army showed off what appeared to be a new long-range missile.

Kim Jong Un's lengthy speech - two days after North Korea launched a long-range rocket in defiance of international warnings - took North Koreans gathered at Kim Il Sung Square and before televisions across the country by surprise. His father, late leader Kim Jong Il, addressed the public only once during his lifetime.

Calm and measured, Kim Jong Un covered a wide range of topics, from foreign policy to the economy, as he spoke during choreographed festivities honoring the 100th birthday of his late grandfather, North Korea founder Kim Il Sung.       More