North Korea

2024 - 7 - 29

Kim Jong Un's Return to Stout: Health Woes, Succession Plans, and International Aspirations!

BRICS - Floods - Health - Kim Jong Un - North Korea - Obesity - Olympics - Russia - Table Tennis

Kim Jong Un's weight gain and health issues spark global attention. Is his daughter the next in line? And what's this about North Korea joining BRICS?

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has once again become the focal point of global headlines – and this time, it’s not just about missile launches or military parades. According to South Korea's spy agency, Kim has regained weight and is facing several obesity-related health issues, including high blood pressure. This has incited North Korean officials to seek medicines from abroad to manage his health conditions. The fluctuating weight of Kim, who had slimmed down in 2021, is now causing a new wave of speculation and concern.

As if the health concerns weren't enough, there’s talk of North Korea eyeing the BRICS coalition. Images have surfaced of Kim Jong Un shaking hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggesting possible discussions on North Korea joining the group. BRICS, currently composed of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, would certainly see a shake-up with Kim's addition. Whether it's a bid for economic alliances or geopolitical strategy, Kim's aspirations are raising eyebrows worldwide.

Meanwhile, behind the scenes, North Korea's leadership appears to be grooming the next generation. Reports from South Korean lawmakers, citing their spy agency, indicate that Kim Jong Un's preteen daughter is in training to take over. The young girl is said to be receiving specialized lessons, hinting at a future where she might hold the reins of the secretive state. It’s not every day that you hear about a young girl being prepped for dictatorship, but in North Korea, it seems to be the reality.

Linking these threads together, it’s evident that North Korea stands at a crossroads. Kim Jong Un's health problems could potentially force changes in leadership sooner than anticipated. At the same time, the nation’s international alignments and future leadership remain as enigmatic and unpredictable as ever.

One interesting health fact: Did you know that rapid weight fluctuations can significantly impact cardiovascular health? It's crucial for individuals with obesity to manage weight carefully to avoid high blood pressure and other related issues.

On the geopolitical stage, a fun trivia: If North Korea joins BRICS, it would be the first country with a hermit kingdom status to participate in such a coalition. This addition could lead to fascinating changes in global economic dialogues!

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Associated Press"

North Korean officials seek medicines for Kim's obesity-related ... (The Associated Press)

South Korea's spy agency says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and has obesity-related health problems including high blood pressure and ...

Is North Korea planning to join BRICS? (Radio Free Asia)

The claim was shared alongside a photo of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and the Russian President Vladimir Putin shaking hands, while posing for the photo. 1 ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ABC News"

North Korean officials seek medicines for Kim's obesity-related ... (ABC News)

South Korea's spy agency says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and has obesity-related health problems including high blood pressure and ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Sky News"

Kim Jong Un: North Korea looking for medicine abroad to help ... (Sky News)

After appearing to lose a substantial amount of weight in 2021, the North Korean leader has gained it back - with South Korean intelligence blaming his ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Kenosha News"

North Korea Kim's Health (Kenosha News)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, walks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, during Putin's departure ceremony June 19 at an international ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Kyodo News Plus"

North Korea leader's daughter being groomed to succeed him ... (Kyodo News Plus)

The daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is being groomed to succeed him, South Korean lawmakers say, citing South Korea's spy agency.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Bloomberg"

North Korea: Kim's Daughter Likely His Successor, South Korea's ... (Bloomberg)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's preteen daughter is receiving lessons to take over the country, South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Associated Press"

5000 rescued from flooding in North Korea, state media says (The Associated Press)

KCNA said that about 4,200 people were rescued by airlifts. KCNA credited leader Kim Jong Un with overseeing the rescue operation on Sunday, likely aiming to ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "BBC News"

North Korea: Thousands stranded as Kim declares 'emergency' (BBC News)

A photograph taken by state media shows Kim Jong Un travelling through a flooded area in a Lexus.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Daily Beast"

Kim Jong Un Chasing Weight Loss Drugs Outside North Korea ... (Daily Beast)

Kim is reportedly suffering from high blood pressure and diabetes, according to a South Korean intelligence briefing.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CNN"

North Korea's Kim 'inspects' flood response as thousands evacuated ... (CNN)

The North Korean army launched emergency operations in North Pyongan province as the region reeled from flooding in the wake of heavy rains that left 5,000 ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Voice of America"

5000 people rescued from flooding in North Korea in evacuation ... (Voice of America)

Heavy rainfall on Saturday had caused a river on the North Korean-Chinese border to exceed a dangerous level.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "FOX 10 News Phoenix"

North Korean officials seek medicines for leader's obesity-related ... (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

South Korea's spy agency said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and has obesity-related health problems including high blood pressure and ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Reuters"

Failed North Korea satellite launch engine points to Russian role ... (Reuters)

North Korea appears to have received assistance from Russia for its failed attempt in May to launch a reconnaissance satellite, South Korean lawmakers said ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Strategic News Global"

North Korea's Failed Satellite Launch Possibly Supported by Russia (Strategic News Global)

South Korea's NIS reports potential Russian support in North Korea failed satellite launch, raising concerns over military cooperation.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "TIME"

North Korea Seeks Obesity-Related Medicines Overseas for Kim ... (TIME)

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and appears to have obesity-related health problems such as high blood pressure and ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "FOX 5 Atlanta"

North Korean officials seek medicines for leader's obesity-related ... (FOX 5 Atlanta)

South Korea's spy agency said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and has obesity-related health problems including high blood pressure and ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "RoadandTrack.com"

Kim Jong Un Drives Through North Korean Flood in His Lexus LX 600 (RoadandTrack.com)

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un was spotted driving through a flood in a Lexus LX 600 SUV, even though luxury vehicles are technically prohibited from ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Los Angeles Times"

North Korea seeking medicines for Kim's health problems, Seoul says (Los Angeles Times)

South Korea's spy agency says Kim Jong Un has regained weight and appears to have obesity-related health problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NBC News"

North Korean officials seek medicine for Kim's health problems ... (NBC News)

North Korean officials are seeking medicines from abroad to treat the obesity-related health problems of leader Kim Jong Un, South Korea's spy agency said.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CNN"

5 things to know for July 30: Secret Service, Olympics, Veepstakes ... (CNN)

A campaign rally site for former President Donald Trump is empty and littered with debris on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. Evan Vucci/AP.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Business Insider"

North Korea looks to treat Kim Jong Un's obesity: spy agency (Business Insider)

North Korean officials are searching overseas for medicine to treat Kim Jong Un's obesity-related health issues, a South Korean spy agency said.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "koreatimes"

Downpours in border areas apparently cause 'considerable ... (koreatimes)

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited flood-hit areas in the city of Sinuiju and Uiju County of North Phyongan Province on Sunday and guided an operation to ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "United States Institute of Peace"

With Russia's U.N. Veto, Where Do North Korea Sanctions Go From ... (United States Institute of Peace)

Earlier this spring, Russia vetoed a U.N. Security Council proposal to extend the “panel of experts” that had been monitoring the implementation of U.N. ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CBS News"

Kim Jong Un piles weight back on, forcing aids to seek new ... (CBS News)

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has regained weight and his 5-foot 7-inch, 308-pound stature is exacerbating health problems, South Korean officials say.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Washington Post"

At table tennis, a North Korea medal, a news conference and a selfie (The Washington Post)

PARIS — Question No. 1 at the table tennis news conference late Tuesday afternoon went to the North Koreans, whose silver medals in mixed doubles had just ...

North Korea Win First Olympic Medal In Eight Years With Table ... (Barron's)

China arrived in Paris as the world's undisputed table tennis kings, having won 32 of the 37 available golds since it became an Olympic sport. They failed to ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Reuters"

Table Tennis-Mysterious and unconventional, North Korean runner ... (Reuters)

From qualifications to their second-place finish at the Paris Olympics, North Korea's Ri Jong Sik and Kim Kum Yong have emerged as the dark horse, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Reuters India"

Table Tennis-North Korea reaches mixed doubles final to challenge ... (Reuters India)

North Korea has secured its first Olympic medal in eight years after the nation's enigmatic mixed doubles team defeated Hong Kong, advancing to the finals ...

Explore the last week