Big Boss: Kim Jong-un gained 40kg in four years, say South Korean spies

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has piled on around 40kg since he took power four years ago, bingeing on food and drink, South Korea’s spy agency said on Friday.

The young leader is also suffering from insomnia and is paranoid about his personal safety, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) reported to a parliamentary committee behind closed doors.

When he took over from his late father in 2012, Kim’s weight was believed to be 90kg.

He bulked up to 120kg in 2014 and then 130kg this year, a ruling Saenuri Party lawmaker Lee Cheol-Woo told journalists after the NIS briefing for lawmakers.

“[According to NIS], he is suffering from insomnia,” Lee added.

“He keeps a close tab on any potential threats to his power, including the military, and he is obsessed with ensuring his personal safety.”