According to North Korean media, the country’s citizens are reportedly concerned about Kim Jong Un’s recent weight loss. "Seeing respected general secretary (Kim) looking emaciated breaks our people's heart so much,” an unnamed man told the DPRK’s state-run TV broadcaster on June 25.
While the country’s tightly controlled media landscape is not the best resource for analyzing sincere public opinion, cultural and historical dynamics suggest that North Koreans would genuinely be concerned about Kim’s health.
According to North Korean media, the country’s citizens are reportedly concerned about Kim Jong Un’s recent weight loss. "Seeing respected general secretary (Kim) looking emaciated breaks our people's heart so much,” an unnamed man told the DPRK’s state-run TV broadcaster on June 25.
While the country’s tightly controlled media landscape is not the best resource for analyzing sincere public opinion, cultural and historical dynamics suggest that North Koreans would genuinely be concerned about Kim’s health.
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