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Kim Jong-il makes public appearance: ABC reports
By Hwang Doo-hyong
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has made his
first public appearance in nearly two months, news reports said Monday.
U.S. broadcaster ABC cited analysts who said the appearance is "aimed at quelling
speculations about his health."
The report, however, did not elaborate on when and where Kim made the appearance.
Reports have said he suffered a stroke and underwent brain surgery, which North
Korea denies.
Kim has been absent from public view since Aug. 14, spawning speculation about
his health.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has made his
first public appearance in nearly two months, news reports said Monday.
U.S. broadcaster ABC cited analysts who said the appearance is "aimed at quelling
speculations about his health."
The report, however, did not elaborate on when and where Kim made the appearance.
Reports have said he suffered a stroke and underwent brain surgery, which North
Korea denies.
Kim has been absent from public view since Aug. 14, spawning speculation about
his health.
