Kim Jong Un skips post-congress photo op for first time amid lengthy absence



Analysis Kim Jong Un skips post-congress photo op for first time amid lengthy absence Nearly one month out of the public eye, the North Korean leader is on his seventh extended break since 2020 Colin Zwirko June 3, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV, May 6, 2021 \| Kim Jong Un during a meeting with military officials on the night before making his most recent appearance North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to have skipped a post-event appearance for a large political congress held in Pyongyang last week, the first time ever he has failed to show up to take a photo with attendees after an event like this, NK News analysis has found. Kim has not shown his face in public in almost a month, last appearing on May 6 for a photo after an event for military families, according to state media. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to have skipped a post-event appearance for a large political congress held in Pyongyang last week, the first time ever he has failed to show up to take a photo with attendees after an event like this, NK News analysis has found. Kim has not shown his face in public in almost a month, last appearing on May 6 for a photo after an event for military families, according to state media. 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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Kim Jong Un skips post-congress photo op for first time amid lengthy absence

Nearly one month out of the public eye, the North Korean leader is on his seventh extended break since 2020

Colin Zwirko June 3, 2021

Kim Jong Un skips post-congress photo op for first time amid lengthy absence

KCTV, May 6, 2021 | Kim Jong Un during a meeting with military officials on the night before making his most recent appearance

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to have skipped a post-event appearance for a large political congress held in Pyongyang last week, the first time ever he has failed to show up to take a photo with attendees after an event like this, NK News analysis has found.

Kim has not shown his face in public in almost a month, last appearing on May 6 for a photo after an event for military families, according to state media.

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