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Where in the world is Kim Jong Un? – NKNews Podcast Ep.126
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Where in the world is Kim Jong Un? – NKNews Podcast Ep.126

NK News's Chad O'Carroll and Jeongmin Kim discuss the North Korean leader's possible condition and whereabouts

Where in the world is Kim Jong Un? – NKNews Podcast Ep.126
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot April 27, 2020
Trump says he has a “good idea” about Kim Jong Un’s health, but can’t say more

Trump says he has a “good idea” about Kim Jong Un’s health, but can’t say more

U.S. President says he wishes DPRK leader well as health rumors mount

Trump says he has a “good idea” about Kim Jong Un’s health, but can’t say more
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 27, 2020
What to make of South Korean claims of “nothing unusual” in North Korea
NK PRO

What to make of South Korean claims of “nothing unusual” in North Korea

Few unusual or suspicious indicators were recorded before and after the death of Kim Jong Il

What to make of South Korean claims of “nothing unusual” in North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 27, 2020
No unusual signs from North Korea amid Kim Jong Un health reports, South insists

No unusual signs from North Korea amid Kim Jong Un health reports, South insists

Unification minister's remarks follow claims by top Blue House adviser that DPRK leader is "alive and well"

No unusual signs from North Korea amid Kim Jong Un health reports, South insists
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 27, 2020
As health rumors mount, Kim Jong Un’s letter writing may offer signs of life

As health rumors mount, Kim Jong Un’s letter writing may offer signs of life

Reports of continued correspondence from the North Korean leader could suggest rumors of his early death are unfounded

As health rumors mount, Kim Jong Un’s letter writing may offer signs of life
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 27, 2020
A woman in a man’s world: could Kim Yo Jong really become North Korea’s leader?

A woman in a man’s world: could Kim Yo Jong really become North Korea’s leader?

If Kim Jong Un's sister one day comes to inherit power, she may need to channel her inner Gloriana-esque ruthlessness

A woman in a man’s world: could Kim Yo Jong really become North Korea’s leader?
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin April 27, 2020
Amid Kim Jong Un health concerns, calm in both Dandong and Pyongyang

Amid Kim Jong Un health concerns, calm in both Dandong and Pyongyang

Despite COVID-19 restrictions, two trucks spotted crossing from DPRK to PRC at Dandong

Amid Kim Jong Un health concerns, calm in both Dandong and Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 24, 2020
Kim Jong Un health rumors: what we know so far
NK PRO

Kim Jong Un health rumors: what we know so far

While DPRK media continues to reveal details of notes allegedly sent by Kim Jong Un, something seems to be wrong

Kim Jong Un health rumors: what we know so far
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 24, 2020
The leader’s visits to Kumsusan palace: evolving patterns under Kim Jong Un
NK PRO

The leader’s visits to Kumsusan palace: evolving patterns under Kim Jong Un

Precedent suggests the leader's absence last week, while unusual, may not be that significant

The leader’s visits to Kumsusan palace: evolving patterns under Kim Jong Un
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser April 24, 2020
Reports of Kim Jong Un’s surgery and poor health “incorrect,” Trump insists

Reports of Kim Jong Un’s surgery and poor health “incorrect,” Trump insists

President's comments come as uncertainty grows in Washington about status of North Korean leader's health

Reports of Kim Jong Un’s surgery and poor health “incorrect,” Trump insists
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 23, 2020