Kim Jong-un In “Grave Danger” After Surgery: Reports

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is reportedly in “grave danger” following a surgical procedure, CNN and Reuters reported Monday evening.

The 37-year-old dictator underwent a cardiovascular procedure, state media indicates. Rumors began to swirl about Jong-un’s health after he did not attend an anniversary event for the birthday of its founding father and Kim’s grandfather, Kim Il Sun.

NBC News’ Katy Tur tweeted Monday night that Jong-un was “brain dead.” She later deleted the tweet.

“My understanding is that he had been struggling (with cardiovascular problems) since last August but it worsened after repeated visits to Mount Paektu,” Daily NK reported.

In 2009, reports suggested that Kim Jong-un was a diabetic and suffered from hypertension. He is also known to smoke cigarettes.

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