청 "No Unusual Movements from North Korea Remain Valid Today" (Update)
North Korean State Affairs Commission Chairman Kim Jong-un's 'Health Rumors' Cheong Wa Dae Stance Remains... "Difficult to Confirm Whether He Is in Wonsan"
[Asia Economy reporters Ryu Jeong-min and Son Seon-hee] The Blue House stated that its position remains unchanged regarding the ongoing rumors about North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un's 'health issues,' indicating that there are no unusual developments.
A senior Blue House official said on the 22nd, regarding North Korea's lack of response to the rumors about Kim's health, "It does not seem appropriate to officially comment on the Blue House's reaction," adding, "however, we stated yesterday that no unusual developments have been identified within North Korea, and that position remains valid today."
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The senior Blue House official also addressed media reports claiming that Kim is in Wonsan, North Korea, saying, "I cannot confirm whether he is in Wonsan or elsewhere. Similarly, it is even more difficult to comment on whether he has undergone surgery. However, as I mentioned yesterday, no unusual developments have been identified."
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