Kim Jong Un missing for 35 days as Politburo meets to discuss food problems



News Kim Jong Un missing for 35 days as Politburo meets to discuss food problems North Korean leader ties record for 2nd-longest break, as Politburo decides to hold plenum on agriculture in late Feb. Colin Zwirko February 6, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Jo Yong Won, a member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the WPK and secretary for Organizational Affairs of the Party Central Committee, stands at the head of the table during Sunday's Politburo meeting \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Feb. 6, 2023) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un skipped his third Politburo meeting in the last year on Sunday, according to state media, as top officials reportedly discussed the country’s chronic agricultural problems. Monday marks the 35th day without a new public appearance by Kim in state media, tying his second-longest ever break. It comes as soldiers and civilians train outdoors daily in freezing temperatures as part of intense preparations for a military parade set to take place this week. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un skipped his third Politburo meeting in the last year on Sunday, according to state media, as top officials reportedly discussed the country’s chronic agricultural problems. Monday marks the 35th day without a new public appearance by Kim in state media, tying his second-longest ever break. It comes as soldiers and civilians train outdoors daily in freezing temperatures as part of intense preparations for a military parade set to take place this week. 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 missing for 35 days as Politburo meets to discuss food problems

North Korean leader ties record for 2nd-longest break, as Politburo decides to hold plenum on agriculture in late Feb.

Colin Zwirko February 6, 2023

Kim Jong Un missing for 35 days as Politburo meets to discuss food problems

Jo Yong Won, a member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the WPK and secretary for Organizational Affairs of the Party Central Committee, stands at the head of the table during Sunday's Politburo meeting | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Feb. 6, 2023)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un skipped his third Politburo meeting in the last year on Sunday, according to state media, as top officials reportedly discussed the country’s chronic agricultural problems.

Monday marks the 35th day without a new public appearance by Kim in state media, tying his second-longest ever break. It comes as soldiers and civilians train outdoors daily in freezing temperatures as part of intense preparations for a military parade set to take place this week.

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