Why North Korea might be lying about its dictator’s health
North Korean dictator, Kim Jong Un was reported unwell a few weeks ago, reason being “ excessive smoking, obesity, and overwork,” and was said to have undergone a cardiovascular procedure on April 12. The country did not put out a clear word about its leader’s health. What triggered suspicion in International scenario was Kim’s absence from two of the country’s key events - April 15 celebrations, which marks birth anniversary of Kim’s grandfather and regime’s founder, Kim Il Sung, and April 25 annual parade, which commemorates the establishment of country’s armed forces. What followed Kim’s absence was panic among people, who reportedly have started stockpiling necessities, anticipating the worst. Kim’s total disappearance from public eye sparked rumours that the North Korean leader could be gravely ill or maybe even dead. But given the regime’s control over media and flow of information, its almost impossible to get access to the truth. North Korea could be keeping the truth u...