South Korea's spy agency said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and has obesity-related health problems including high blood pressure and diabetes.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and is dealing with obesity-related health problems, prompting health officials to seek new medicines abroad to treat him, a South Korean spy agency told lawmakers on Monday. Some of the health issues that are plaguing Kim include high blood pressure and diabetes. The 40-year-old leader is known for his heavy drinking and smoking. Kim comes from a family with a history of heart problems and both his father and grandfather died of heart issues.
Lee said the NIS told lawmakers that Kim has shown symptoms of high blood pressure and diabetes since his early 30s. Another lawmaker, Park Sunwon, said the NIS believes Kim’s obesity is linked to his drinking, smoking and stress. Lee and Park quoted the NIS as saying it obtained intelligence that North Korean officials have been trying to get new medicines abroad for Kim's suspected high blood pressure and diabetes.
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