The North Korean leader's health was first called into question when he did not appear for the country's April 15th holiday
” after undergoing surgery, a U.S. official told CNN Monday evening.You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications.
Former CIA deputy division chief for North Korea Bruce Klingner told CNN that health problems would explain his absence at the April 15th celebration, which is the country’s most important holiday.RELATED: North Korea Says Donald Trump Sent Kim Jong Un a Letter Offering Coronavirus Aid: Report “But, over the years, there have been a number of false health rumors about Kim Jong-un or his father,” Klinger added. “We’ll have to wait and see.”
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