Kim Jong Un Lost as Much as 44 Pounds, South Korean Spies Say
- Lawmakers hear North Korean leader has no major health issues
- Spy agencies track Kim’s weight for clues on secretive regime
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un lost up to 44 pounds but has no major health issues affecting his rule, according to a South Korean lawmaker briefed by a spy agency.
The National Intelligence Service estimated that Kim recently lost between 10 and 20 kilograms (44 pounds), Kim Byung-kee, a lawmaker briefed by the spy agency, told reporters Thursday.