Kim Jong Un ‘Probably Doing Well’ After Absence, O’Brien Says
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The U.S. national security advisor said recent photos of Kim Jong Un after an unexplained absence suggest the North Korean leader is likely “doing well” even if officials won’t confirm whether they’ve authenticated the photos published in state media.
“He seems to be out and cutting ribbons on fertilizer factories,” National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien told reporters in Washington on Tuesday. “So, you know, our thinking is he is probably doing well.”