“We have reasons to believe that there was no surgery, but cannot disclose such details.”
South Korean news outlet Yonhap reported Saturday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un did not have surgery, —and contradicting previous reports—as Kim surfaced in public after weeks without any public appearances, prompting speculation that he had died or was critically ill.
Additional reports on Kim’s activities or health. A video of Kim at the fertilizer plant appeared to show him what Reuters described were “stiff” and “jerky” movements, raising further speculation about his health.
Kim’s absence from the April 15 celebration commemorating the birthday of his late grandfather (and North Korea founder) Kim Il Sung kicked off speculation around his whereabouts.
