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(CNN)The US is monitoring intelligence that suggests North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, is in grave danger after undergoing a previous surgery, according to a US official with direct knowledge. A second source familiar with the intelligence told CNN that the US has been closely monitoring reports on Kim's health. Kim recently missed the celebration of his grandfather's birthday on April 15, which raised speculation about his well-being. He had been seen four days before that at a government meeting. Another US official told CNN Monday that the concerns about Kim's health are credible but the severity is hard to assess. Daily NK, an online newspaper based in South Korea that focuses on North Korea, reports that Kim reportedly received a cardiovascular system procedure on April 12. Kim received the cardiovascular system procedure because of "excessive smoking, obesity, and overwork," according to the news site, and is now receiving treatment in a villa in Hyangsan County following his procedure. After assessing that Kim's condition had improved, most of the medical team treating him returned to Pyongyang on April 19 and only part of them remained to oversee his recovery situation, according to the news site. CNN is unable to independently confirm the report. A South Korean source told CNN Monday that the country's top leaders are very much aware of reports about Kim's health status but cannot independently verify details published by Daily NK. The source acknowledged that Kim's issues related to weight and smoking are well known but made clear they are waiting for more information. South Korea's Presidential Blue House said in a statement provided to reporters that they have nothing to confirm on reports about Kim's health and that "no unusual signs" have been detected inside North Korea. South Korea's Unification Ministry and Defense Ministry have given a "no comment." The National Security Council and Office of the Director of National Intelligence declined to comment when reached by CNN on Monday. CNN has also reached out to the CIA and the State Department for comment. In the meantime, US officials have been reaching out to North Korean experts -- particularly those who have studied the Kim regime -- to talk about contingency planning, a third source familiar with the communications told CNN. Still, the situation remains murky as gathering intelligence out of North Korea is notoriously difficult -- one of the most challenging targets for US intelligence. North Korea tightly controls any information surrounding its leader, who is treated almost like a deity within the country. His absences from official state media often spark speculation and rumors about his health. North Korea has no free press and is often a black hole when it comes to the country's leadership. Analysts are heavily reliant on scanning state media dispatches and watching propaganda videos for any semblance of a clue. Kim last appeared in North Korean state media on April 11. April 15 -- North Korea's most important holiday, the anniversary of the birth of the country's founding father, Kim Il Sung -- came and went without any official mention of Kim Jong Un's movements. Experts are unsure of what to make of Kim's absence from any festivities celebrating his grandfather. When North Korean leaders have not shown up to these important celebrations in the past, it has portended major developments. But it has also turned out to be nothing. "There have been a number of recent rumors about Kim's health (smoking, heart, and brain). If Kim is hospitalized, it would explain why he wasn't present on the important April 15th celebrations," said Bruce Klingner, a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation and former CIA deputy division chief for North Korea. "But, over the years, there have been a number of false health rumors about Kim Jong-un or his father. We'll have to wait and see." Kim Jong Il's absence from a parade celebrating North Korea's 60th anniversary in 2008 was followed by rumblings that he was in poor health. It was later revealed he had a stroke, after which his health continued to decline until his death in 2011. Kim Jong Un disappeared from the public eye for more than a month in 2014, which also prompted speculation about his health. He returned sporting a cane, and days later South Korean intelligence said that he had a cyst removed from his ankle. "It's easy to be wrong on this one," said John Delury, a professor of international relations at Yonsei University in Seoul. Still, with concerns about Kim's health mounting, the state of US-South Korean relations has US officials worried, sources tell CNN. On Monday, President Donald Trump said the two countries have a "great relationship," but added he wants them to pay more for the US presence in the country. The two countries have missed multiple deadlines for those negotiations. And now in-person negotiations are hindered because of the coronavirus pandemic. https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/20/politics/kim-jong-un-north-korea/index.html
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Ikennamurphy:. You see. Now if it works the rest will follow suit. USA go be gboa. |
Ikennamurphy:. Leave the guy make e dey yearn. The news might be fake but if these countries impose economic sanctions on China that’s thier end. They will buy and sell only their products. |
Una no dey rest? |
To the ordinary Nigerian there is no difference between now and then. Truth be told. |
yyba:. But na Gbenga send am na. Please as stupid as you seem stop giving people the reason to be happy being tribalistic. We all are struggling to unite and fight this pandemic. Now go boil indomie eat. |
hardeycute:. The guy is unique. Keep it up. Saw all on CNN. |
Iyiataata92:. I agree |
Iyiataata92:. If the government actually said so why then do you have so much crowd at the burial site. The government should have enforced it. |
Lies. |
When I look at the above picture it sends chills to my skin. No matter who they are PMB is going to feel this man’s absence till God calls him. Lesson: surround yourself with who you know and trust. It will be indeed very difficult for him at this trying time. |
Fake reactions. Men wey dey happy say this kind of this happen. |
kalufelix:. Just like in the movie. Apocalypto Osinbajo’s name is “Almost”. God dey save that man sha. |
ttmacoy:. Till tomorrow I don’t understand what Trump has done. He said we should sit in our land and develop it. |
NwaNimo1:. Calm down and read the article again. He has already told the governors to reopen at their own pace. Read the second paragraph. |
CheedyJ:. You just took it from me. They know how to make money. |
50 cent did such long time ago. He is preparing for a movie that might involve covid19 patient. |
Forget it. We don’t have researchers. I keep wondering what our virologists are doing. If na to go on strike now then go fast. |
Simplyleo:. Forget Nigeria has money but useless thieves as leaders. Since you were born till this moment haven’t you been hearing how people have been stealing yet the money isn’t finished and till now they’re still looting. |
Simplyleo:. You that fixed it. Read it. |
Simplyleo:. Read what you fixed. This time slowly. |
Nigerians Behold the future of your children is bleak. |
I no understand. China add pepper join corona virus for USA ? They just dey die anyhow. |
People dey comot for prison these ones wan enter. Na wao. |
Country wey like them people. |
Miracle1991:. Really? |
pyyxxaro:. You’re very correct. Indomie even senior the guy. |
They don’t have a choice..... Hunger go really blast Nigerians. |
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