North Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jong-un visits battle sites at Mount Paektu in December 2019. Photo: KCNA via KNS/AFP
North Korea
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Kim Jong-un: What is going on with North Korea’s leader?
- Kim is once again beset by rumours of poor health, and that he’s roped in his trusted sister Kim Yo-jong to ease his workload
- While there’s little evidence to claims he is dying, analysts say his younger sister is undoubtedly becoming more influential within the regime
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North Korea
North Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jong-un visits battle sites at Mount Paektu in December 2019. Photo: KCNA via KNS/AFP