In recent state media images, including those published on Wednesday, Kim Jong Un appeared to have lost a large amount of weight, prompting speculation about his health
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA -- The health of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has long been a source of morbid fascination in rival South Korea, which sits in the shadow of Kim's 1.2-million-strong army and his growing arsenal of nuclear-armed missiles.
Kim's health matters in Seoul, Washington, Tokyo and other world capitals because he hasn't publicly anointed a successor who would control an advancing nuclear program targeting the United States and its allies -- if he is incapacitated. The strap on his fancy watch is tighter, and his face thinner. Some observers say Kim -- who is about 170 centimeters tall and has previously weighed 140 kilograms -- may have lost about 10-20 kilograms .
Kim, known for heavy drinking and smoking, comes from a family with a history of heart problems. His father and grandfather, who ruled North Korea before him, both died of heart issues.South Korea's Unification Ministry said it has no information to share about Kim's health. His slimmer look has been the focus of keen interest in South Korea, with media outlets publishing photos of his previous and current appearances.
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