After a mysterious absence of several weeks, undated photos of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were published Tuesday, October 14. The photos appeared in the official North Korean newspaper, Rodong Sinmun. International speculation about the whereabouts of Kim went into overdrive after he failed to attend events on Friday, October 10, on the 65th anniversary of the Workers' Party.
Kim Jong Un images released after absence —
After a mysterious absence of several weeks, undated photos of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were published Tuesday, October 14. The photos appeared in the official North Korean newspaper, Rodong Sinmun. International speculation about the whereabouts of Kim went into overdrive after he failed to attend events on Friday, October 10, on the 65th anniversary of the Workers' Party.
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The North Korean leader gave "field guidance" to a newly built residential district, state news agency KCNA reported. Here, Kim appears with officials while walking with a cane.
Kim Jong Un images released after absence —
The North Korean leader gave "field guidance" to a newly built residential district, state news agency KCNA reported. Here, Kim appears with officials while walking with a cane.
State Media/Rodong Sinmun
Kim also visited the Natural Energy Institute of the State Academy of Sciences, KCNA said. He hadn't been seen in public since he reportedly attended a concert with his wife on September 3.
Kim Jong Un images released after absence —
Kim also visited the Natural Energy Institute of the State Academy of Sciences, KCNA said. He hadn't been seen in public since he reportedly attended a concert with his wife on September 3.
State Media/Rodong Sinmun
A news program at the Seoul railway station in South Korea on October 14 shows the North Korean leader using a cane.
Kim Jong Un images released after absence —
A news program at the Seoul railway station in South Korea on October 14 shows the North Korean leader using a cane.
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Kim Jong Un, center, leader of North Korea, inspects a model food factory in North Korea. The date of the visit is unknown.
Kim Jong Un images released after absence —
Kim Jong Un, center, leader of North Korea, inspects a model food factory in North Korea. The date of the visit is unknown.
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