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Kim Jong Un's Health Worsens as Succession Plans Emerge

South Korean intelligence reports severe obesity-related issues and grooming of preteen daughter as potential successor.

  • Kim Jong Un has regained weight, suffering from high blood pressure and diabetes.
  • North Korean officials are seeking new medicines abroad to treat Kim's health problems.
  • Kim's father and grandfather both died of heart issues, raising concerns about his own health.
  • Kim Ju-ae, Kim's preteen daughter, is frequently seen at public events, hinting at her role as his successor.
  • Despite Ju-ae's visibility, North Korea's succession plans remain uncertain.
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