Kim Jong Un’s Absence: What We Know and Why It Matters

North Korea remains silent on the whereabouts and condition of its leader, Kim Jong Un, more than two weeks after he failed to appear at a major celebration in Pyongyang. The silence has helped fuel global rumors that Kim is sick or even dead. VOA’s Bill Gallo explains what we know about Kim’s status and why it matters. Yass Monem and Park Chin contributed.

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