Some analysts fear that if Kim were to die without a clear heir, it could lead to in-fighting or regime collapse in a worst-case scenario, with the threat of loose nuclear weapons …
U.S. Intelligence Has No Evidence North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Is in Grave Condition, Officials Say
Senior U.S. intelligence officials told Newsweek that there was no evidence to suggest North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un’s health was in grave condition.
Who is Kim Jong Un’s Sister? North Korea Leader’s Reported Health Problems Push Kim Yo Jong Into Focus
The 31-year-old has risen rapidly through the ranks of the secretive regime to become a trusted lieutenant to her dictator older brother.
What we know for sure about North Korea and Kim Jong Un
Sam Vinograd writes that Kim Jong Un has been enjoying Donald Trump’s presidency and has been successful in destabilizing the region. Reports on the health of the leader of the “hermit kingdom” always …
North Korea tech workers earn $20M for regime, U.N. report says
North Korea is deploying freelance IT workers around the world to earn foreign currency for the regime, according to a recent report from the United Nations Security Council’s North Korea sanctions …
‘No Unusual Signs’ That Kim Jong Un’s Health Is In Danger, South Korea Says
“No unusual signs have been identified inside North Korea,” said Kang Min-seok, spokesperson for South Korean President Moon Jae-in. “There is nothing we can confirm with regard to Chairman Kim’s …
South Korea, China cast doubt on reports North Korean leader Kim gravely ill
South Korean and Chinese officials on Tuesday cast doubt on reports was ill after media outlets said he had undergone a cardiovascular procedure and was in “grave danger”. Daily NK, a Seoul-based …
Speculation Over Kim Jong-un’s Health Is Fueled by North Korea’s Own Secrecy
South Korean officials questioned the accuracy of news reports that Mr. Kim was recovering from heart surgery. But rumors persist.
South Korea: No reason to think Kim Jong Un gravely ill despite U.S. media report
South Korea’s government said Tuesday it had no information to corroborate a media report suggesting that Washington is monitoring intelligence indicating North Korea’s leader was gravely ill after he …
Is North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gravely ill? Not true, says South Korea
Officials said there was no evidence of unusual activity in the secretive state, after unconfirmed reports that the dictator’s health was failing.