Kim Jong-un's stressful life and excessive boozing have led to his numerous health issues, a new report has claimed. The North Korean strongman hadn't been seen in public for 20 days, but on Saturday morning local time Kim reappeared to open a fertiliser factory.
His last appearance was presiding over a meeting on April 11, and a number of rumours had circulated claiming he was dead. A contributor to Seoul-based outlet Daily NK reported on Friday that Kim "had something wrong health-wise due to either excessive drinking or overwork".
The report went on to claim "we do not know exactly" where he is, but added: "He may have retired to his villa in Wonsan to rest." Kim's absence has raised concerns about instability in the nuclear-armed
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