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Kim Jong Un makes first public appearance in 20 days, state media reports

May 1, 2020

Kim Jong Un makes first public appearance in 20 days, state media reports

North Korean state media has claimed that the country's dictator, Kim Jong Un, made his first public appearance in 20 days amid a flurry of speculation about his health.

Kim Jong Un’s health issues caused by stress, alcohol: reports

May 1, 2020

Kim Jong Un’s health issues caused by stress, alcohol: reports

The stress of being North Korea’s strongman, coupled with excessive boozing, led to health issues for Kim Jong Un, according to a new report.

North Korean defector-turned-lawmaker '99 percent' sure Kim Jong Un is dead

May 1, 2020

North Korean defector-turned-lawmaker '99 percent' sure Kim Jong Un is dead

A North Korean defector now serving as a lawmaker in the South claimed Friday that he is “99 percent” certain Kim Jong Un is dead.

North Korea urged to release Christian serving 15 years for sharing gospel

April 30, 2020

North Korea urged to release Christian serving 15 years for sharing gospel

A Christian nonprofit that supports persecuted believers all over the world is urging North Korea to release a believer kidnapped and imprisoned by the Hermit Kingdom for sharing the gospel.

Kim Jong Un may be at North Korea resort compound after satellite images spot luxury boats

April 29, 2020

Kim Jong Un may be at North Korea resort compound after satellite images spot luxury boats

Recent satellite photos are giving a stronger indication that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is actually at a luxury coastal resort on the Hermit Kingdom's northeast coast as worldwide speculation swirls over his health and whereabouts

Kim Jong Un may be trying to avoid coronavirus, South Korea says

April 28, 2020

Kim Jong Un may be trying to avoid coronavirus, South Korea says

A top South Korean official believes Kim Jong Un may have missed the anniversary of his grandfather this month because of the coronavirus pandemic and not because he was ill, according to a report on Tuesday.

Kim Jong Un and North Korea's cult of personality explained

April 27, 2020

Kim Jong Un and North Korea's cult of personality explained

As speculation grows over the whereabouts of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, rumors continue to swirl over his health and who could lead the rogue nation should there be a transition of power.

Trump claims he knows how Kim Jong Un is doing: 'I do have a very good idea'

April 27, 2020

Trump claims he knows how Kim Jong Un is doing: 'I do have a very good idea'

President Trump in his Monday coronavirus briefing hinted that he knew the disputed status of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s health, but stopped short of filling in the White House press.

Gordon Chang on reports Kim Jong Un was wounded during missile test: 'Something is wrong'

April 27, 2020

Gordon Chang on reports Kim Jong Un was wounded during missile test: 'Something is wrong'

Foreign affairs expert and Asia analyst Gordon Chang said on “America’s Newsroom” on Monday that “something is wrong” in North Korea, adding that there is reason to believe that South Korea’s claim that Kim Jong Un is “alive and well” is not the case.

Amid Kim Jong Un health rumors, any North Korea power transition ‘likely the only opportunity’ for human rights: watchdog

April 27, 2020

Amid Kim Jong Un health rumors, any North Korea power transition ‘likely the only opportunity’ for human rights: watchdog

With speculation swirling over Kim Jong Un’s health, human rights groups are expressing hope that a transition of power may bring a brighter future after decades of torment in North Korea.