Jung Min-ho has worked as a staff writer at The Korea Times since 2012, mostly covering social and political issues. He currently belongs to the Politics & City Desk where he covers topics such as health, labor and human rights. Prior to joining the team, he was responsible for covering North Korea and sports. His article about a biosecurity breach of Middle East respiratory syndrome won him an award from the Korea Science Journalists Association in 2016. He is also the co-author of the book, "Medical Pioneers of Korea" (2019). He served as the head of the international relations committee at the Journalists Association of Korea from 2021 to 2023.
CNN: North Korean leader 'in grave danger' after surgery
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un / Yonhap
By Jung Min-ho
By Jung Min-ho
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un “is in grave danger” after undergoing surgery, according to CNN Tuesday (KST).
CNN reported that Kim's condition is being monitored by U.S. intelligence officials after the recent cardiovascular operation.
The report came after a Seoul-based internet news outlet said that Kim has been receiving medical treatment at a villa in the resort county of Hyangsan, outside of Pyongyang, after the surgery.
Speculation abound after Kim skipped the annual celebration of his grandfather's birthday on April 15. Some observers said he did so due to coronavirus concerns.
Kim last appeared in North Korean state media on April 11.