Experts: Kim Jong Un’s Death Would Require Massive Military Response

Experts: Kim Jong Un’s Death Would Require Massive Military Response
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un guides artillery fire competition in this image released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency on March 20, 2020. KCNA via Reuters
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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After unverified reports claimed that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is in grave condition following surgery, military experts said that if Kim died or was incapacitated, it could potentially destabilize the region.

Kim’s health has been the subject of much speculation after he missed an April 15 commemoration for his grandfather’s 108th birthday, considered a major holiday in the isolated, communist country. Reports from several news outlets said he underwent heart surgery.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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