Still no unusual signs in N. Korea: Cheong Wa Dae
SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday it has not seen any unusual indications in North Korea that may suggest its leader Kim Jong-un's reported serious health problem.
"There has been no unusual activity" in the secretive communist neighbor in connection with news reports that Kim is critically ill, a Cheong Wa Dae official told reporters on the customary condition of anonymity.
He would not comment on Kim's whereabouts and whether he underwent a heart surgery.
Kim has not engaged in any public activity since April 11. He missed a key national ceremony to commemorate the 108th birth anniversary of his late grandfather and state founder Kim Il-sung, sparking speculation that he might have been hospitalized.
lcd@yna.co.kr
(END)
-
N. Korea's withdrawal from Tokyo Olympics dampens hope for renewing inter-Korean sports cooperation
-
Sino-U.S. tensions, tighter China-N.K. ties feared to weaken denuke efforts
-
Moon vows close cooperation with Biden for Korea peace process
-
Biden's speech signals better ties with Seoul, less drama with Pyongyang
-
N. Korea leaves room for inter-Korean ties but challenges lay ahead with 'conditions'
