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 by Staff Writers Seoul (AFP) May 7, 2020
North Korea's Kim Jong Un has sent a "verbal message" to Chinese leader Xi Jinping, state media KCNA reported Friday, after weeks of speculation about his health. The news agency did not explain what it meant by a "verbal message," and it was not clear if Kim and Xi had spoken directly. The message was "in connection with the fact that China is registering success in preventing the COVID-19 infection," according to KCNA, with Kim extending his "warm greetings" to Xi. Rumors about Kim's health have been swirling since his conspicuous no-show at April 15 celebrations for the birthday of his grandfather, the North's founder -- the most important day in the country's political calendar. He was absent for weeks before reappearing on May 2 at a factory opening. Kim's temporary disappearance triggered a series of fevered rumors and unconfirmed reports over his condition, while the United States and South Korea insisted they had no information to believe any of the conjecture was true. The North also lashed out at the South early Friday over recent military exercises carried out by Seoul. "Such reckless move of the military warmongers of the south side is the height of the military confrontation which would leave tongue-tied even their master," KCNA quoted a North Korean military spokesperson as saying. "This is a grave provocation which can never be overlooked and this situation demands a necessary reaction from us," the spokesperson reportedly said.
North Korea's Kim reappears after weeks of speculation Seoul (AFP) May 2, 2020 North Korea's Kim Jong Un has made his first public appearance in nearly three weeks, state media reported Saturday, following intense speculation that the leader of the nuclear-armed nation was seriously ill or possibly dead. State television showed Kim walking, smiling broadly and smoking a cigarette at what the North said was the opening of a fertiliser factory on Friday in Sunchon, north of Pyongyang. Rumours about Kim's health have been swirling since his conspicuous no-show at April 15 cel ... read more
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