Mystery Surrounds Kim Jong Un’s Health After Surgery Reports

North Korean leader was in critical condition: U.S. officials
Kim Jong Un had missed holiday celebrations in Pyongyang

Wattch: Robert Kelly, professor at Pusan National University, shares his views on the conflicting reports regarding Kim’s health.(Source: Bloomberg)

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By Jennifer Jacobs and Shinhye Kang

April 21, 2020 at 12:28 AM UTC

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April 21, 2020 at 12:17 PM UTC

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Mystery surrounded Kim Jong Un’s health after U.S. and South Korean officials gave differing accounts of the North Korean leader’s condition following his unusual absence from recent holiday celebrations.