US NBC Also Reports "Kim Jong Un in Critical Condition After Surgery"

CNN Cites Multiple Government Officials
South Korea Also Denies Allegations
White House National Security Council Advisor: "Unaware of Kim's Condition, Monitoring Closely"

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[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Baek Jong-min] U.S. media continue to report on the critical condition rumors surrounding Kim Jong-un, Chairman of North Korea's State Affairs Commission.

On the 21st (local time), NBC News cited multiple government officials, reporting that Chairman Kim is in serious condition following surgery and may be unable to exercise his ruling power.

Earlier, CNN reported that after Daily NK's report on Kim's cardiovascular surgery, U.S. government officials were monitoring the situation, bringing concerns about Kim's health to the forefront. However, NBC also introduced that the South Korean government stated there is no basis for the rumors about Kim's critical condition.

NBC's report is similar to CNN's. Multiple intelligence sources interviewed by NBC said that Kim recently underwent cardiovascular surgery and has not been seen in public. They also mentioned information indicating that Kim may be in a coma.

The sources also revealed that U.S. intelligence agencies, various institutions, and the military are actively working to verify Kim's health status.

Regarding this, NBC reported that the South Korean government expressed that there is insufficient evidence, and Geng Shuang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, acknowledged awareness of the reports but stated the sources are unknown, showing a stance different from the U.S. Other foreign media also reported that the Chinese Communist Party denied the accuracy of the reports.

As the controversy spread, the U.S. government also stepped forward. On the same day, Robert O'Brien, U.S. National Security Council (NSC) advisor at the White House, appeared on multiple broadcasts, stating that they do not know Kim's health status and are closely monitoring the situation.

Advisor O'Brien appeared on CNN and said, "We do not know what condition Chairman Kim is in, and we need to see how things develop, so it is too early to comment on it."

In an interview with Fox News, Advisor O'Brien also said he is closely monitoring reports related to Kim, adding, "They are tight-lipped about providing information on many things, including Kim Jong-un's health, so we are monitoring closely."

Meanwhile, North Korean media briefly reported that Chairman Kim sent a birthday table to someone celebrating their birthday, drawing attention.

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