Kim Jong-un has not appeared in public for nearly two months
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has not appeared in public for nearly two months. According to media reports, he was last seen in early June during a visit to China, after which he virtually disappeared from state media, sparking a new wave of speculation about the reasons for his absence.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has not participated in any public events for nearly two months. According to the British publication Daily Star, he was last seen in early June, after which he virtually stopped appearing in state media.
This situation is unusual for North Korea. Kim Jong-un typically appears in the news almost every day. State television channels and newspapers regularly show him at the openings of factories, military facilities, agricultural enterprises, or various state events. However, as the publication notes, the situation changed dramatically after early June.
The most recent photos of the North Korean leader were published following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Since then, almost no new official photos of Kim Jong Un have appeared. “This happened on June 9, and since then there has been almost complete silence. And this includes some very strange things that have been happening in the country,” writes the Daily Star. According to the publication, Kim Jong-un’s absence is particularly striking because he had previously been a constant presence in the media. That is why his prolonged absence has sparked numerous speculations among experts and journalists.
At the same time, there have been no official statements from North Korean authorities regarding the reasons for their leader’s absence. There is also no confirmed information about his health or possible trips. It is worth noting that similar situations have occurred before. In previous years, Kim Jong-un has also disappeared from the public eye for a time, leading to various theories in the media—ranging from health issues to domestic political reasons. He eventually resumed his public activities.
At present, information about his whereabouts remains unconfirmed. The absence of public appearances does not in itself indicate any extraordinary circumstances, and North Korean authorities have not commented on the situation. The Daily Star reports on this.
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