North Korean leader 'extremely obese': Seoul spy agency
Seoul’s spy agency said Kim Jong Un weighs about 140 kilograms and faces high cardiovascular risk, citing his taste for luxury foods and family obesity history.
- On Wednesday, Seoul's spy agency reported North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is 'extremely obese,' weighing over 140 kilogrammes .
- Lawmaker Youn Kun-young added that Kim faces a 'high risk of cardiovascular disease,' though he shows no difficulty with physical activity, including running up stairs.
- Paul Smart, executive chef at Hanoi's Metropole hotel who worked with Kim's personal chefs during the 2019 North Korea-US summit, said the leader has expensive tastes. 'He likes caviar, lobster, really luxurious product. Foie gras, he really likes to indulge in cuisine,' Smart said.
- Kim's father and grandfather were also obese and heavy smokers, establishing a family pattern of health concerns. International observers closely watch Kim, as sudden health changes could impact succession planning in the nuclear-armed state.
- 'Speculation over Kim's health flared in 2020 when he missed a commemoration of his late grandfather's birthday,' fueling illness rumors. Despite such past concerns, officials report no current signs of health issues.
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South Korea has analyzed the health of the North Korean leader. Obesity and smoking are causing alarm bells to ring
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is believed to be "extremely obese," South Korea's intelligence agency said Wednesday, citing the latest assessment of the leader's health, who rarely appears in public.
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A heavy smoker who has long been obese, Kim's health is closely watched internationally as his sudden death could raise questions over succession and stability in the nuclear-armed state. Kim's "health condition is classified as extremely obese, weighing over 140 kilogrammes (about 310 pounds)," lawmaker Youn Kun-young said citing Seoul's spy agency. While he is at "high risk of cardiovascular disease", Kim has shown no difficulty with physical …
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South Korea has analyzed the health of the North Korean leader. Obesity and smoking are causing alarm bells to ring.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un ‘extremely obese’ at 140 kg+, heavy smoker, faces high heart risk: Why the world is watching
Kim Jong Un weighs over 140 kg and is deemed extremely obese, presenting a high risk of cardiovascular disease, according to South Korea’s spy agency. Despite his weight, he remains active without current health issues, causing concern over potential succession instability in North Korea.
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