North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong reappears after mysterious two-month absence



News North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong reappears after mysterious two-month absence Kim Jong Un’s sister did not show up to last four Politburo meetings, leading to speculation over her current position Colin Zwirko October 1, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun 2020 has been another mysterious year for the Paektu bloodline: First, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un went missing from the public eye for several long periods as rumors mounted over his ill-health. Then his younger sister, Kim Yo Jong, was anointed with extraordinary new powers by the international press before she disappeared for more than two months herself. But Kim Yo Jong was back in view on Friday, looking none the worse for wear as she beamed at her brother during an inspection on flood damage reconstruction. Strangely, she was also seen lugging a giant backpack. 2020 has been another mysterious year for the Paektu bloodline: First, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un went missing from the public eye for several long periods as rumors mounted over his ill-health. Then his younger sister, Kim Yo Jong, was anointed with extraordinary new powers by the international press before she disappeared for more than two months herself. But Kim Yo Jong was back in view on Friday, looking none the worse for wear as she beamed at her brother during an inspection on flood damage reconstruction. Strangely, she was also seen lugging a giant backpack. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong reappears after mysterious two-month absence

Kim Jong Un’s sister did not show up to last four Politburo meetings, leading to speculation over her current position

Colin Zwirko October 1, 2020

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong reappears after mysterious two-month absence

Rodong Sinmun

2020 has been another mysterious year for the Paektu bloodline: First, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un went missing from the public eye for several long periods as rumors mounted over his ill-health. Then his younger sister, Kim Yo Jong, was anointed with extraordinary new powers by the international press before she disappeared for more than two months herself.

But Kim Yo Jong was back in view on Friday, looking none the worse for wear as she beamed at her brother during an inspection on flood damage reconstruction. Strangely, she was also seen lugging a giant backpack.

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