A special train possibly owned by Kim Jong-un was spotted this week in Wonsan Harbor, where a resort is located on the east coast of North Korea, according to satellite images, while the state of health of the North Korean leader is the subject of speculation. According to the "38 North" program to monitor activities in North Korea, this train stayed between April 21 and 23 at a station in Wonsan reserved for Kim and his family.
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"The presence of this train does not prove that the leader went there well nor does it indicate anything concerning his state of health but adds weight to the information according to which Kim resides in an area reserved for the elite on the east coast of the country, ” writes 38 North.
Several American and South Korean media reported on Tuesday that Kim Jong-un was in serious condition following a cardiovascular operation, information questioned in official circles in Beijing and Seoul. The North Korean media has remained silent on the issue.
According to three informed sources, China has sent a team of officials responsible for advising Kim Jong-un, including medical experts, to North Korea.
Official press in Pyongyang last reported on Kim Jong-un's travels on April 11. She did not mention her presence at the ceremonies organized on April 15 for the birthday of her grandfather Kim Il-sung, founder of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which fueled speculation.
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