Kim Jong-un, Absent from Public for Over 20 Days Again... Ministry of Unification Says "It's a Frequent Occurrence"

Ministry of Unification: "Statistically Multiple Times... Difficult to Assign Meaning"
Global Incidents This Year Including Health Rumors and Brain Death Theories

Kim Jong-un, Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea, paid tribute to the Chinese People's Volunteer Army Martyrs' Cemetery in Hoechang County, South Pyongan Province, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of China's participation in the Korean War, according to the Korean Central News Agency on the 22nd.

Regarding North Korean State Affairs Commission Chairman Kim Jong-un not appearing for over 20 days, the Ministry of Unification stated on the 12th, "According to statistical standards, there have been several instances where Chairman Kim did not make public appearances for more than 20 days," adding, "It is difficult to assign any special meaning to this."

A Ministry of Unification official told reporters that day, "It is true that Chairman Kim has not had any public activities for about 20 days," and said this. Chairman Kim has not appeared in public since visiting the Chinese People's Volunteer Army Martyrs' Cemetery on the 22nd of last month to commemorate the 70th anniversary of China's participation in the Korean War.

However, the government maintains the position that hasty judgments should not be made regarding Chairman Kim's absence from public view.

Chairman Kim also did not appear for 20 days in the first half of this year, which became the basis for speculation about his health. This expanded into rumors of brain death and death, becoming a global issue. However, Chairman Kim attended the outdoor completion ceremony of a fertilizer factory in a lively manner after 20 days, demonstrating his well-being.

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