Kim Jong Un's Absence Fuels Rumors

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has not been seen in public for more than a month, fueling rumors of serious health or political problems. Kim, who succeeded his father Kim Jong Il in 2011, was last seen September 3 at a concert by his favorite pop group, the Moranbong Band, an all-girl group consisting of five young women, all hand-picked by Kim. North Korean watchers were surprised in late September when Kim did not attend a meeting of the country's ceremonial parliament - a...

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