Trump "Glad to See Kim Jong-un Has Returned" (Update)

[Asia Economy International Desk Reporter] Regarding North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un's appearance in public after 20 days of absence, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his welcome on Twitter on the 2nd (local time).

President Trump shared photos via retweet showing Kim attending the completion ceremony of the Suncheon Fertilizer Factory in South Pyongan Province on May 1st, Labor Day, cutting the ribbon and touring the factory with a broad smile. He also left a brief message saying, "I am glad to see that he is back and healthy."

On the previous afternoon, immediately after news of Kim's resumed activities was reported, President Trump met with reporters at the White House and said, "I think it’s best not to comment on that yet. I will have something to say at the appropriate time," avoiding further remarks.

Since various rumors about Kim's whereabouts and health spread last month, President Trump has unusually refrained from commenting on the matter. In an interview with a Western media outlet on April 29th, he showed caution by saying, "I know everything. But I will not bring up any details," regarding the rumors about Kim.

Kim, who was at the center of various speculations including health issues and death rumors, revealed his well-being after 20 days of absence through photos released by North Korean media showing him attending the completion ceremony of the Suncheon Fertilizer Factory the day before.

However, some media outlets evaluated that although Kim's appearance temporarily quelled the rumors, doubts still remain, such as why he did not pay respects at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the mausoleum of his grandfather Kim Il-sung, on his birthday.

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