Rumors about the North Korean leader’s health — and speculation over his possible death — have only increased over the past two weeks.
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Kim Jong-un Health Rumors Fueled by North Korea’s Own Secrecy
South Korean officials questioned the accuracy of news reports that Mr. Kim was recovering from heart surgery. But rumors persist.
Is Kim Jong-un Ailing? South Korea Disputes Report Saying He Is
The report said North Korea’s leader underwent a cardiovascular procedure earlier this month.
North Korea Denies Sending a ‘Nice Note’ to Trump
The North’s Foreign Ministry disputed an assertion by President Trump and warned that his relationship with Kim Jong-un should not “be misused for meeting selfish purposes.”
U.S. Accuses North Korea of Cyberattacks, a Sign That Deterrence Is Failing
Through the attacks, a report says, the North steals and launders money, extorts companies and uses digital currencies to gain cash for its nuclear program.
North Korea Fires Missiles Before South Korea’s Election
The tests of short-range missiles came a day before South Korea holds parliamentary elections amid the coronavirus pandemic.
North Korea Claims No Coronavirus Cases. Can It Be Trusted?
Decades of isolation and international sanctions have ravaged North Korea’s public health system, raising fears about its ability to confront an outbreak.
North Korea Says Pompeo Made It Lose All Interest in Dialogue With U.S.
Accusing the secretary of state of slander, the North says he is going against President Trump’s will.
North Korea Launches Two Short-Range Ballistic Missiles
The country has carried out a handful of similar tests this month. The missiles fell into waters between the North and Japan.
Coronavirus Is Idling North Korea’s Ships, Achieving What Sanctions Did Not
North Korean ships distance themselves from Chinese ships and territory, bringing the country’s revenue stream from illicit exports of coal and other commodities to a sudden halt.