Kim Jong Un appears just once in 50 days as leader set to mark decade in power



News Kim Jong Un appears just once in 50 days as leader set to mark decade in power Health issues, COVID-19 or simply changing work habits may be behind DPRK leader’s infrequent state media appearances Colin Zwirko December 1, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV, Oct. 8, 2019 \| Kim Jong Un looking at top military official Jang Chang Ha North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made just one appearance in the last 50 days, remaining out of the public eye for another two straight weeks after he returned from his longest stint away in seven years. It is the ninth time the leader has not made any new appearances for two or more weeks this year as he is on track to match his record high of 10 such breaks in 2020. His infrequent public appearances may suggest health complications, aversion to COVID-19 or simply a change in work habits. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made just one appearance in the last 50 days, remaining out of the public eye for another two straight weeks after he returned from his longest stint away in seven years. It is the ninth time the leader has not made any new appearances for two or more weeks this year as he is on track to match his record high of 10 such breaks in 2020. His infrequent public appearances may suggest health complications, aversion to COVID-19 or simply a change in work habits. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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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Kim Jong Un appears just once in 50 days as leader set to mark decade in power

Health issues, COVID-19 or simply changing work habits may be behind DPRK leader’s infrequent state media appearances

Colin Zwirko December 1, 2021

Kim Jong Un appears just once in 50 days as leader set to mark decade in power

KCTV, Oct. 8, 2019 | Kim Jong Un looking at top military official Jang Chang Ha

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made just one appearance in the last 50 days, remaining out of the public eye for another two straight weeks after he returned from his longest stint away in seven years.

It is the ninth time the leader has not made any new appearances for two or more weeks this year as he is on track to match his record high of 10 such breaks in 2020. His infrequent public appearances may suggest health complications, aversion to COVID-19 or simply a change in work habits.

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