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11/22/2024 06:08:41 am

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Hwang Pyong So

Hwang Pyong So

Kim Jong Un's Hiatus Focuses Spotlight On Alleged New NoKor Leader

Hwang Pyong So, the senior official who was one of the three leaders of North Korea who flew to South Korea for the closing of the Asian Games, has now risen to two of the most important roles in the government amid speculation on Dictator Kim Jong Un's hiatus.

 Kim Jong-un last visited Kumsusan Palace in July to mark the anniversary of the Korean War armistice

Kim Jong Un a No-Show At Workers Party's 69th Anniversary Celebration

Kim Jong Un's disappearance from public view became officially worrisome to some observers Friday when he failed to attend the ruling Workers Party celebration of North Korea's 69th year as nation. Kim hadn't missed one of those since 2011 shortly before coming to power as Dear Leader of the most isolated nation on Earth.

One of Kim Jong-un's last appearance before disappearing from public view: A trip to the Chonji Lubricant Factory.

Will Kim Jong-Un Show Up at Friday Workers Party Meeting And is Sister Kim Yo Jong Actually In Charge?

Some light may be shed Friday on the whereabouts of now-reclusive North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. It's the workers celebration of North Korea's 69th year as nation. Leadership traditionally shows up at the official acknowledgment of the day. Sometimes, in off-years, the Dear Leader has been absent, so it would be even more glaring should a leader miss the 70th anniversary than this one.

Kim Jong Un

North Korean Senior Official: 'Kim Jong Un Is Not Sick'

A senior North Korean official said leader Kim Jong Un is not sick during a rare visit to South Korea on Saturday.

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