There’s a new mystery in North Korea, Kim Jong Un’s brother is allegedly missing

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister Kim Yo Jong is rumored to have disappeared from the public. Has not appeared for a month.

Whereas a week earlier, the South Korean Intelligence Agency (South Korea) had widely stated that Kim had delegated some of his power to his younger brother. He was prepared to replace the North Korean dictator.

“Kim Yo Jong was last seen in public on July 27, when he stood next to Kim Jong Un to commemorate the 67th anniversary of the Korean War,” local Chosun wrote, quoted on Tuesday (9/1 / 2020).

Previously he appeared very actively in March. Especially when he cut ties with South Korea and issued an order to destroy the two countries’ liaison office in Kaesong in June.

Photo: Kim Yo Jong is Kim Il Sung’s youngest daughter and Kim Jong Un’s younger brother (AP Photo / Ahn Young-joon) In this Feb. 9, 2018 photo, Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, arrives at Incheon International Airport in Incheon, South Korea. The North Korean leader’s sister on Friday became the first member of his family to visit South Korea since the 1950-53 Korean War as part of a high-level delegation that attended the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang winter. (AP Photo / Ahn Young-joon)

As published by local North Korean media KCNA, Kim Jong Un last week discussed preparing to face Hurricane Bavi and anticipate the second attack from the crown. However, at that meeting, Kim Yo Jong was absent.

“In fact, he was always seen at every opportunity, when he always recorded what his brother said,” the outlet wrote.

Observers believe that he deliberately disappeared from the public. This was done in order to suppress speculation about his status in the regime.

“In the past, anyone was deprived of their position when described as the second person in the North,” said Professor Nam Sung-wook of Korea University.

“There must be similar checks and balances, even though Kim Yo-jong is a member of the family.”

CNN also reported the woman’s absence last week. “It is unusual, but it can be explained by the reason that she may be ill or there are other matters that need to be taken care of,” the outlet wrote.

Meanwhile, Kim Jong-un’s wife, Ri Sol-ju, has also not been seen in public since late January, when she watched a performance to celebrate Chinese New Year’s Day with her husband. This also sparked other speculations that she was pregnant again and giving birth.

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