Kim Jong Un lays low after Trump win, sign of possible policy review



Analysis Kim Jong Un lays low after Trump win, sign of possible policy review North Korean leader has not appeared in state media in nine days, one of just a few extended absences this year Colin Zwirko November 14, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un at a party plenum in June 2022 \| Image: KCNA (June 11, 2022) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has not appeared in public since Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election over one week ago, a sign he is taking time to review policy options following the comeback of his counterpart for two high-profile summits. DPRK state media also has yet to mention Trump or the election results, after declaring earlier this year that Kim would continue to expand his nuclear arsenal no matter who won. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has not appeared in public since Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election over one week ago, a sign he is taking time to review policy options following the comeback of his counterpart for two high-profile summits. DPRK state media also has yet to mention Trump or the election results, after declaring earlier this year that Kim would continue to expand his nuclear arsenal no matter who won. 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 lays low after Trump win, sign of possible policy review

North Korean leader has not appeared in state media in nine days, one of just a few extended absences this year

Colin Zwirko November 14, 2024

Kim Jong Un lays low after Trump win, sign of possible policy review

Kim Jong Un at a party plenum in June 2022 | Image: KCNA (June 11, 2022)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has not appeared in public since Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election over one week ago, a sign he is taking time to review policy options following the comeback of his counterpart for two high-profile summits.

DPRK state media also has yet to mention Trump or the election results, after declaring earlier this year that Kim would continue to expand his nuclear arsenal no matter who won.

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