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No signs Kim Jong Un recently had health issues, South Korean spy agency says

No signs Kim Jong Un recently had health issues, South Korean spy agency says

Intelligence service provides no evidence for its assessment, however

No signs Kim Jong Un recently had health issues, South Korean spy agency says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 6, 2020
South Korean defector-politicians apologize for Kim Jong Un health speculation

South Korean defector-politicians apologize for Kim Jong Un health speculation

Ruling party lawmakers condemn Thae Yong-ho and Ji Seong-ho for "attention-seeking" and "propaganda"

South Korean defector-politicians apologize for Kim Jong Un health speculation
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 4, 2020
Kim Jong Un appears “alive and well” following three-week absence, Pompeo says

Kim Jong Un appears “alive and well” following three-week absence, Pompeo says

Secretary of State declines to comment on North Korean leader's health or recent whereabouts, however

Kim Jong Un appears “alive and well” following three-week absence, Pompeo says
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 3, 2020
The comeback Kim: lessons from the North Korean leader’s three-week absence
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The comeback Kim: lessons from the North Korean leader’s three-week absence

DPRK watchers must see the recent storm of speculation as an opportunity to learn where proper expertise really resides

The comeback Kim: lessons from the North Korean leader’s three-week absence
Christopher Green
Christopher Green May 3, 2020
Kim Jong Un factory visit footage hints at possible recent medical procedure

Kim Jong Un factory visit footage hints at possible recent medical procedure

North Korean TV segment shows Kim riding a golf cart and with a new mark on his wrist

Kim Jong Un factory visit footage hints at possible recent medical procedure
Kim Jong Un reappears in state media following 21-day absence

Kim Jong Un reappears in state media following 21-day absence

North Korean leader's disappearance from public sparked a storm of international media speculation about his health

Kim Jong Un reappears in state media following 21-day absence
Kim Jong Un’s waterslide boat under repair in Wonsan ahead of annual outings
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Kim Jong Un’s waterslide boat under repair in Wonsan ahead of annual outings

Satellite imagery analysis reveals megaship with an Olympic-size pool was used at Kim’s Wonsan villa last summer

Kim Jong Un’s waterslide boat under repair in Wonsan ahead of annual outings
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 1, 2020
Timeline: from a delayed parliamentary meeting to Kim Jong Un health rumors
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Timeline: from a delayed parliamentary meeting to Kim Jong Un health rumors

NK Pro timeline charts key events from March 31 - April 30

Timeline: from a delayed parliamentary meeting to Kim Jong Un health rumors
NK Pro
NK Pro May 1, 2020
U.S. hasn’t seen Kim Jong Un for more than two weeks, Pompeo says

U.S. hasn’t seen Kim Jong Un for more than two weeks, Pompeo says

Speculation continues about DPRK leader's health as his long absence from the public eye continues

U.S. hasn’t seen Kim Jong Un for more than two weeks, Pompeo says
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 30, 2020
REVEALED: Kim Jong Un had new private villa built at prized spot near Wonsan
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REVEALED: Kim Jong Un had new private villa built at prized spot near Wonsan

Boat appearing at Kim's main Wonsan villa this month traveled to site of new luxury complex over last three summers

REVEALED: Kim Jong Un had new private villa built at prized spot near Wonsan
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 30, 2020