All the telltale indicators of ‘sudden collapse’ in Kim Jong-un’s well being after loss of life claims
These are all the signs that could indicate Kim Jong-un’s health deterioration, after a Chinese politician claimed earlier this week the North Korea leader was very ill
Kim Jong-un may be very poorly(Image: Mikhail Svetlov, Getty Images)
Kim Jong-un’s ill health is a constant source of speculation for western media, with rumours recently emerging the despot had “died”. But why do concerns about the little rocket man’s wellbeing keep persisting – and are these latest rumours actually true?
Earlier this week China Democracy Party Chairman Wanjun Xie wrote on X: “It is rumoured that recently, Kim Jong-un, General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and Supreme Leader of North Korea, suffered a severe cerebral haemorrhage and fell into a coma.”
Xie added Kim Jong-un’s “coma” could potentially plunge “North Korea into civil war”, given the unconventional nature of the succession line. As it stands, the diddy despot’s only heir is his 13-year-old daughter Kim Ju-ae – someone considered far too young to take the reins of a country like North Korea.
Kim Jong-un’s sister Kim Yo Jong(Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Signs beyond the border
Experts have claimed that the chances of Kim’s health being as badly deteriorated as Xie claims are low. They say that this because there would be signs beyond North Korea’s borders if there was a sudden decline.
China could bolster security measures along its border in anticipation of potential unrest or an influx of refugees, they argue. There may also be a surge in activity surrounding North Korean diplomatic outposts.
Defectors based in South Korea frequently obtain intelligence via unofficial channels along the Chinese frontier. None of that has happened – yet.
The diddy despot’s diet has been a cause for concern(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
South Korea’s ‘aggression’
Despite that, Kim Yo Jong, Kim’s sister and natural successor, recently went on the offensive at their country’s rivals South Korea. Speaking earlier this week said South Korea had fired warning shots under the pretext soldiers from her country had crossed the border and vowed psychological warfare involving “tactical broadcasts”.
Kim Yo Jong said: “A grave situation is prevailing along the southern border due to the reckless behaviour of the ROK military gangsters.”
Loudspeaker broadcasts were deployed during the Cold War era by both North and South Korea during periods of tension. These operations are designed to target enemy forces or civilians to weaken morale, disseminate propaganda, or create psychological pressure.
The claims of Kim’s ill health have not been verified (Image: KCNA VIA KNS/AFP via Getty Images)
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Kim Jong-un’s unhealthy lifestyle and succession
By all accounts, Kim Jong-un is a huge fan of cheese and is a heavy crossover. He’s like a crossover between Alex James from Blur and Nigel Farage. In other words – he’s a prime candidate for cardiovascular disease.
Kim loves his cheese(Image: KCNA VIA KNS/AFP via Getty Image)
Heart problems and strokes also run in the Kim family. His grandad Kim Il Sung, founder and supreme leader of North Korea, died of a heart attack in 1994, while his dad Kim Jong-il suffered a major stroke in 2008.
Currently South Korea’s intelligence services suspect Kim Jong-un may be positioning his daughter as a potential successor. She has progressively featured at prominent occasions and military showcases wearing ‘mini-me’ clothing.
However, North Korea has never had a female leader, and she has not been officially named as successor. Her age would also make her susceptible in any battle for control.
