Chinese Communist Party Official Says "Kim Jong Un Not Judged to Be in Critical Condition"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] A Chinese Communist Party official reportedly stated that North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un is not currently in critical condition, contrary to rumors of his serious health status.

According to major foreign media, on the 21st, an official from the Chinese Communist Party's International Liaison Department said regarding foreign reports that Kim had been in critical condition following recent surgery, "As far as I know, Kim is not currently in critical condition." The International Liaison Department of the Chinese Communist Party is known as the agency that communicates with North Korea.

Earlier, the US CNN cited a US official on the same day, reporting that the US government had detected information that "Kim is in serious danger following surgery" and is monitoring the situation. CNN's report came amid growing health rumors after there was no news of Kim's visit to pay respects on the North Korean Day of the Sun, known as the birthday of Kim Il-sung, Kim's grandfather, on the 15th. Since officially taking power in 2012, this is the first time Kim has not paid respects on the Day of the Sun.

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