North Korean Leader Reported to be Ill

2,398 views · Published 11 September 2008 · 2:33 · Indexed 27 October 2026

Channel: Voice of America · 2008 · News & Politics

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North Korean officials are denying that the North's leader, Kim Jong Il is sick -- calling reports about his condition part of a "conspiracy".  But South Korean intelligence officials say Mr. Kim has suffered a debilitating stroke. Carolyn Presutti has more on what this development may mean for the rule of Kim Jong Il.

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