The former diplomat and a North Korean defector, “Yae Young-ho,” said that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could not stand on his own or walk alone, although the North Korean government is still sending letters and gifts in the name of “Kim.”
He added to CNN that the abnormal absence of the North Korean leader in the birthday of the founder of the country, Kim Il Sung, on April 15th, indicates that the North Korean leader suffers from a major health problem.
The former diplomat continued: "I am not sure whether Kim has had any surgeries, but one thing is very clear to me and that is that he cannot stand on his feet or walk properly alone."
North Korean media officials have provided no tangible evidence to prove that Kim has been alive since April 11, contrary to reports and messages sent in his name.
The former diplomat warned that few people, including Kim's wife, Ri Gul-soo, and his sister, Kim Yoo-young, know the full story.
He explained that the Koreans can try to deceive the world by moving the train of Leader Kim, because they know that his movement is detected by satellites, and it was previously moved across the country to draw the attention of the United States.
There is a rumor being circulated in South Korea that French doctors have been unable to awaken Kim from a "coma".
According to the "Washington Post", rumors related to "Kim" ignited the panic of buying in Pyongyang, as residents began to accumulate large quantities of rice, cigarettes, sardine cans, and electronics.
In recent days, US intelligence has revealed that North Korea is preparing to launch new missiles. These efforts led them to Wonsan, which is located in the east of the country, in which Kim and his family own a marine complex that contains many yachts, a horse racing track, as well as a private train station.
Wonsan is one of Kim's favorite locations where the missiles are launched, and news from South Korea said on Saturday that the United States is watching preparations for missile tests in the Southeast region of Sondyok, from which North Korea launched several missile tests in August. The past, and last March in the presence of Kim.
South Korean officials said the presence of "Kim" in the missile test sites could be a way to lower expectations. However, North Korea has always used these expectations to leave its enemies baffled.