Speculations on the Current Status of Kim Jong Un: South Korea’s New Claims
The current state of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been subject to new claims by South Korea, which aims to dispel rumors of his serious illness or demise.
South Korea's unification minister, Kim Yeon-Chul, informed lawmakers on Tuesday about the government's awareness of Kim Jong Un's whereabouts without providing further details. The minister suggested that Kim Jong Un might be maintaining a low profile to avoid contracting the coronavirus rather than due to severe illness.
Amidst speculations about Kim's health, the US has reportedly dispatched five spy planes to North Korea. Four eavesdropping aircraft are tasked with intercepting communications related to the Supreme Leader and his well-being, while a ground surveillance plane will monitor unusual troop movements, as...