The reports on the health of North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un are becoming more contradictory – now President Trump is saying. Was there a missile test accident?
- According to media reports, the North Korean ruler is Kim Jong Un very sick.
- He is said to have undergone an operation on the cardiovascular system on April 12.
- For the time being, the reports could not be officially confirmed.
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Update from 3:54 pm: What is Kim Jong Un’s health? The world community is puzzled whether North Korea Rulers still alive. The American Asia analystGordon Chang said on Monday (April 27th) at America’s Newsroom, “Something isn’t normal in North Korea.” There is doubt about South Korea’s claim that Kim Jong Un is healthy.
Chang spoke of “Prove that Kim was with oneAccident on April 14th could have been wounded ”when North Korea Missile test performed. “The important thing about this test is that it couldn’t have continued without Kim’s authorization,” said Chang. The ruler was personally present at every single test under his rule. In addition, photos were published for each missile test – but not for this one. “That means something happened on April 14th.”
The fact that Kim was not present on Sunday (April 26) at the celebrations for the founding of the People’s Army is a changed pattern, according to Chang. “Something is really wrong,” said Chang.
“He may be alive, but the question is whether he is well,” said Chang. The Patterns of the regime have changed, and if that happens, you know that something has happened.
Kim Jong Un dead? Trump with hint – black dress could bring clarity
Update from 10.19 a.m.: In case that Kim Kong Un should actually be – as is currently speculated – reports the star about an indication on which one could fix the death of the ruler of North Korea: namely on the Choice of clothes from Ri Chun Hee, the longest serving news anchor in the country.
Because you read the Death news from Kim Jong Il 2011 and its predecessor Kim Il Sung 1994 each black carried. pink wear it on TV against it if it is successful Nuclear tests to report, says the magazine.
Kim Jong Un dead? Speculation about the successor of North Korea’s ruler
Update from 9.53 a.m.: There has been speculation for more than two weeks: Could Kim Jong Un* seriously ill – or even dead? And the follow-up question is already: Who could be the successor to North Korea’s ruler will?
Kim is said to have three children – who are much too young. Kim’s sister Kim Yo Jong on the other hand, is one of his closest advisors, who recently published political statements in her own name. The 32 year old is a changing member of the Political offices of the Labor Party. However, the communist country is social conservative and never had one female leadership.
Kim Jong Un dead? Rumors about Kim are already speculating about successors
The Focus, however, quotes the North Korea expert Robert Collins with a different assessment. Accordingly, Kim Yo Jong is considered a top contender for the successor. Just two weeks ago, Kim Jong Un had promoted her to a higher position in the ruling Labor Party leadership. This reinforces the impression “that she has been preparing for the successor Kim Jong Uns for years”.
Kim Jong Un dead? North Korean rulers not seen for weeks – out of corona fear?
The news agency Reuters meanwhile reports that the Corona pandemic* the reason for the lack of public appearances was Kim Jong Uns. The Minister of the South Korean Ministry of Unification, Kim Yeon-chul, said on Tuesday that North Korea had not confirmed SARS-CoV-2*-Infection cases. However, since the country has taken strict steps to prevent the virus from breaking out, it is “not uncommon” that Kim Jong Un is currently not participating in any ceremonies.
South Korea: Kim Jong Un isn’t dead, he’s just trying to avoid coronavirus https://t.co/J96gofevT5 pic.twitter.com/uMy6dH3T2P
– New York Post (@nypost) April 28, 2020
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Speculations about Kim Jong’s health: Trump suggests
April 28 update: At a press conference in the White House, US President said Donald Trump* on Monday night, he hoped it would be the North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un go well. He has a “very good idea” about how Kim is doing, “but I can’t talk about it now,” Trump said. “I just wish him all the best. I hope he’s fine, ”he continued. He later said, looking at Kim, “Nobody knows where he is.”
Trump on Kim Jong Un: “I just wish him all the best”
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Kim Jong Un dead or in a coma? South Korea engages in speculation
April 27 update: Where is Kim Jong Un – and in what health condition? The North Korean ruler became loud Bild.de last on 11 April seen at a party meeting.
The Japanese newspaper Shukan Gendai wants to know the reason for it, writes Bild.de further: Kim is in the after a failed operation coma. Previously, the death of the ruler spread (see April 26 update).
Kim Jong Un in a coma? South Korea with a statement
South Korea however, speculation has now been countered. Kim is alive and well, said the South Korean government security advisor, Moon Chung In, the US broadcaster on Sunday CNN. Kim has been in the room for two weeks Holiday town Wonsan in the east of North Korea. The presentation fits with media reports that current satellite images of Kim’s “250-meter-long, bulletproof luxury train” (quote Bild.de) on the east coast with whom he travels. South Korea has not found any “suspicious movements” in North Korea.
Speculations about Kim Jong Un’s death: According to media report, secret services turned on
The web portal had a week ago Daily NK reports that Kim has undergone an urgent procedure Cardiovascular system subjected. The portal is mainly operated by defectors from North Korea. CNN again quoted an unidentified U.S. government official saying Washington go Intelligence information about Kim’s supposedly very bad condition after an operation.
Puzzle of Kim Jong Un: Tweet about the dictator’s death causes excitement
April 26 update: The speculation about the alleged death of the North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un do not tear off. Now several US media, including the Hollywood Celebrity Portal TMZ, a post on Weibo, the Chinese equivalent to Twitte
r, picked up. On Weibo niece of the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi citing a “very reliable source” that the ruler had died, it is said. The announcement caused a sensation on the Internet.
N. Korea Dictator Kim Jong-un Reportedly Dead After Botched Heart Surgery https://t.co/TFBawrEayn
– TMZ (@TMZ) April 25, 2020
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North Korea: Kim Jong Un critically ill? Trump speaks out
TMZ restricts, however, that Kim Jong’s death has not been confirmed to us. Amongst other things Bild.de Meanwhile, reports of unnamed insiders reports that China has sent a senior delegation to North Korea with government officials and medical professionals. US president Donald Trump* had reports on the allegedly critical condition of Kim Jong Uns on the US broadcaster CNN A few days ago called “probably wrong”.
Ruler Kim Jong Un seriously ill? Reports of “serious danger” – South Korea doubts
Update 7.24 a.m .: The South Korean government has not confirmed reports of what is North Korea’s ruler Kim Jong Un may be in poor health. “We have nothing to confirm,” said a spokesman for South Korean President Moon Jae In on Tuesday. His government found “no special movement” within North Korea.
The South Korean president’s security adviser, Moon Chung In, said AFP news agency, he has no current information about Kim’s health. Both the South Korean Ministry of Unification, which is responsible for relations between the two Korean states, and the Ministry of Defense declined to comment on the reports.
The web portal “Daily NK” reported that Kim underwent an urgent cardiovascular surgery this month. He is currently recovering from a villa intervention in North Phyongan Province. “Excessive smoking, obesity and fatigue” were the immediate reasons for the operation, the paper quoted an unidentified source from North Korea. “Daily NK” is mainly characterized by defectors North Korea operated.
The US news broadcaster CNN quoted an unidentified U.S. government official, stating that in Washington Secret service information was being checked that Kim was in “serious danger” after an operation.
The speculation surrounding Kim had been sparked by the fact that he had not been sighted at his grandfather Kim Il Sung’s birthday celebrations on April 15. The founder’s birthday is the most important day in the country’s political calendar. The celebrations had, however, because of Coronavirus pandemic took place on a much smaller scale than usual.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump wants to meet with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo – previously the two had exchanged views on how to deal with the Corona crisis.
North Korea: Kim Jong Un in critical condition?
First report from April 21, 2020:
Pyongyang – Kim Jong Us* Absence from a ceremony to commemorate former head of state Kim Il Sung on April 15 last sparked speculation about his health. According to media reports, the North Korean rulers to be seriously ill. However, these reports from South Korea have not yet been confirmed. There is no evidence of “unusual activities in North Korea,” said the Presidential Office in Seoul on Tuesday.
Kim Jong Un: is North Korea’s ruler seriously ill? Absence raises questions
Reports had previously described Kim Jong Un* is in critical condition after an operation. There are intelligence reports that Kim is “in serious danger after an operation,” the US news channel CNN reported, citing a government official. The internet newspaper “Daily NK”, specialized in North Korea in South Korea reported that Kim was under treatment on April 12 after an operation on the cardiovascular system. The Seoul Ministry of Unification said it could not comment on the reports at first and later said it could not confirm Kim’s serious illness.
The foreclosed North Korea herself did not comment on the reports about Kim. Pyongyang controls information about the ruler and his family extremely tightly. On April 11, Kim Jong Un had an important party meeting in Pyongyang headed. Kim’s birthday was on January 8, and his age in South Korea is estimated to be 36 years. The ruler is known worldwide for his often irritating propaganda programs and possibly cruel treatment of his subordinates. For example, he is alleged to have accused General Piranhas of eating. Only last year he had given himself the title of “Supreme Representative of the Whole Korean People”.
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