Rumors of Kim Jong-un’s health continue to grow after the North Korean leader was photographed with a large green spot – and then with a rectangular bandage – on the back of his head.
The bruise and bandage were seen on the right side of the back of the head of the 37-year-old North Korean leader during a military rally that took place from July 24 to 27, as well as at other events held from July 27 to 29. to the specialized site of North Korea “NK News”.
Photos were posted on social media where some wondered could the medical procedure leave a black markwhile others have noted that Kim Il Sung, Kim’s grandfather and founder of North Korea, also had “as tall as a tennis ball” on the back of the head.
On the other hand, according to the news portal, it is possible that the leader could have been injured while spending two weeks on vacation at his mansion in Wonsan in mid-July, shortly before he showed up with the stain.
Satellite imagery from Planet Labs seems to support this possibility, as Kim’s boat, a “floating amusement park,” appeared on Wonsan’s private beach early in the vacation and was put into storage the same day Kim reappeared in Pyongyang. … In addition, from 28 to 30 July, another boat was removed from the covered dock and placed on a private beach, suggesting that the leader may have returned to the mansion after his last public appearance.
This is far from the first sign of injury or health problems for the North Korean dictator. In 2014, Kim Jong Un limped and disappeared from the public eye, returning six weeks later with a cane.
Back in 2018, after hiking with South Korean President Moon Jae In, Kim seemed out of breath, while Moon, who was 68 at the time, seemed to be doing well.
However, it was on April 15, 2020 that speculation intensified, which was not the case before: Kim Jong-un missed the most important date in the North Korean calendar, “Day of the Sun”, a holiday dedicated to the anniversary. grandfather. His absence was widely documented, leading to rumors that he was in poor health.
When he returned, the images showed a new dark spot on Kim’s arm, which some doctors believed could be related to heart problems. The mark is still visible, but has faded over time.
More recently, the leader’s significant weight loss has also raised concerns not only among North Koreans, but also around the world.
Kim Jong-un took over the leadership of North Korea after the death of his father, which some saw as a new beginning for the country, while others expressed fears that life under his leadership could become unstable.
Concerns about his health are also linked to a history of heart disease that Kim Jong Un’s family has, as his grandfather Kim Il Sung and father Kim Jong Il both died of a heart attack.
