A South Korean soldier patrols near the demilitarized zone separating North Korea from South Korea in Paju, about 45 km (28 miles) north of Seoul, June 10, 2009. South Korea's defence chief says North Korea's military grandstanding that included last month's nuclear test was linked to leader Kim Jong-il's succession plans in the "inhumane" state, an official said on Wednesday. REUTERS/Lee Jae-Won (SOUTH KOREA MILITARY POLITICS)