North Korea Confirms Kim Jong Un Had Covid—After Pushing Claims It Defeated The Virus

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been infected with COVID-19. While rumors have circulated for weeks about the dictator's health, state-run newspaper Rodong Shinmun announced the news Tuesday saying Kim "suffered in high fever in the middle of the anti-pandemic battle," according to translations from the South China Morning Post.

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South China Morning Post

North Korea state media confirm Kim Jong-un has been infected with Covid-19

The confirmation by state media comes weeks after Kim Jong-un’s sister, Yo-jong, hinted at her brother’s infection while presiding over an emergency meeting where she declared victory over the virus.

3 months ago·Hong Kong

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Washington Examiner

Kim Jong Un contracts COVID-19: North Korean state media

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been infected with COVID-19, according to state media.

3 months ago·Washington, United States

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The Daily Wire

North Korea Leader Kim Jong-Un Contracted COVID-19

North Korea‘s state-run newspaper has revealed that Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un contracted COVID-19.The confirmation by Rodong Shinum in North Korea follows much speculation that Kim had experienced health concerns related to the coronavirus in recent weeks.The report noted that “the much respected leader has greatly suffered in high fever in the middle of the anti-pandemic battle,” according to a translation of the article by the South China Mor…

3 months ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Korea Times

North Korean leader infected with COVID-19, state media says

3 months ago·Korea, Republic of

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Forbes

North Korea Confirms Kim Jong Un Had Covid—After Pushing Claims It Defeated The Virus

The report, which says Kim contracted the disease from an infected pharmacy worker while working to contain the country’s first acknowledged outbreak, confirms hints from his sister earlier this month.

3 months ago·United States

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