Kim Jong-Un ‘in grave danger following emergency heart surgery’ after missing huge military parade last wee - The Sun

NORTH Korean leader Kim Jong-Un is in a fragile condition after an emergency heart surgery earlier this month, reports say.

A source with direct knowledge of the situation told CNN Monday the US is monitoring intelligence on Kim's health.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in grave danger after a surgery, reports sayCredit: AFP

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Kim missed the April 15 celebration of his grandfather's birthday, prompting speculation about his healthCredit: Credit: Pen News

North Korea's supreme leader missed the celebration of his grandfather Kim Il Sung's birthday on April 15, raising speculation about his health.

He was last seen on April 11 at a government meeting, CNN reported.

Kim is currently recovering at a villa in the resort town of Hyangsan after undergoing a "cardiovascular surgical procedure" on April 12, South Korean news agency Daily NK reported.

Kim's health had deteriorated in recent months because of heavy smoking, obesity, and overwork, according to the Daily NK report.

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Kim's health recently deteriorated due to 'heavy smoking, obesity, and overwork', reports sayCredit: Reuters

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The North Korean leader was last seen on April 11 at a government meetingCredit: Reuters

"My understanding is that he had been struggling (with cardiovascular problems) since last August but it worsened after repeated visits to Mount Paektu," a source was quoted telling Daily NK, referring to Korea's sacred mountain.

Kim left for the hospital after a meeting with the ruling Worker's Party's political bureau on April 11, when he was last seen in public.

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Multiple visits to Mt. Paektu, Korea's sacred mountain, 'worsened' Kim's health problems, a source saidCredit: Reuters

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Kim's notable absence during North Korea's most important holiday isn't the first time he was missing in action.

He vanished from the public eye for more than a month in September 2014, which also prompted rumors about his health.

Kim reappeared the following month sporting a cane - days later, South Korean intelligence said he had a cyst removed from his ankle, CNN reported.

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Kim Jong-Un disappeared for more than a month in September 2014Credit: EPA

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He reappeared with a cane in October 2014 after having a cyst removed from his ankle, according to South Korean media reportsCredit: AFP

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