Where is Kim Jong-un? Why the whereabouts of North Korean leader remain a mystery
Pyongyang’s tight rein on the flow of intelligence means the outside world knows little about the missing ruler
by Justin McCurry and agencies
Apr 28, 2020
3 minutes
Kim Jong-un has not been seen in public for more than two weeks, yet the world has few clues as to the North Korean leader’s whereabouts or the state of his health.
Even Donald Trump, arguably the one person outside North Korea who might have been expected to shed light on the mystery surrounding his “friend”, did little to end the speculation on Monday when he claimed to have a “very good idea” about how Kim was faring.
“I can’t tell you exactly,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “Yes,
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