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   (CNN)The US is monitoring intelligence that suggests North   
   Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, is in grave danger after undergoing   
   a previous surgery, according to a US official with direct   
   knowledge.   
      
   A second source familiar with the intelligence told CNN that the   
   US has been closely monitoring reports on Kim's health.   
      
   Kim recently missed the celebration of his grandfather's   
   birthday on April 15, which raised speculation about his well-   
   being.   
      
   He had been seen four days before that at a government meeting.   
      
   Another US official told CNN Monday that the concerns about   
   Kim's health are credible but the severity is hard to assess.   
      
   Daily NK, an online newspaper based in South Korea that focuses   
   on North Korea, reports that Kim reportedly received a   
   cardiovascular system procedure on April 12.   
      
   Kim received the cardiovascular system procedure because of   
   "excessive smoking, obesity, and overwork," according to the   
   news site, and is now receiving treatment in a villa in Hyangsan   
   County following his procedure.   
      
   After assessing that Kim's condition had improved, most of the   
   medical team treating him returned to Pyongyang on April 19 and   
   only part of them remained to oversee his recovery situation,   
   according to the news site. CNN is unable to independently   
   confirm the report.   
      
   A South Korean source told CNN Monday that the country's top   
   leaders are very much aware of reports about Kim's health status   
   but cannot independently verify details published by Daily NK.   
   The source acknowledged that Kim's issues related to weight and   
   smoking are well known but made clear they are waiting for more   
   information.   
      
   South Korea's Presidential Blue House said in a statement   
   provided to reporters that they have nothing to confirm on   
   reports about Kim's health and that "no unusual signs" have been   
   detected inside North Korea.   
      
   South Korea's Unification Ministry and Defense Ministry have   
   given a "no comment."   
      
   https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/20/politics/kim-jong-un-north-   
   korea/index.html   
         
      
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