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BERLIN World governments are viewing the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il with wary optimism -- a possibly destabilizing moment for the region as power passes to his son but also an opportunity for a new diplomatic start.North Korea's past behavior has been notoriously erratic, making it difficult to predict the course it will choose. Japan and South Korea quickly held emergency meetings, and world leaders tried to convince the isolated country to open up more to the rest of the world about its nuclear intentions.Britain's Foreign Secretary William Hague expressed his condolences but added "this could be a turning point for North Korea" as Kim Jong Un takes over as supreme leader."We hope that their new leadership will recognize that engagement with the international community offers the best prospect of improving the lives of ordinary North Korean people," Hague said in a statement, encouraging the country to resume international talks on its nuclear Preferences/Unsubscribe. PostalBox-96503#64895 Wash., DC 20-090-20612365