Kim Jong Eun appears again with a cane at the Yonphung Scientists Rest Home. Image: Rodong Sinmun |
After a 40-day absence from the public eye,
Kim Jong Eun has been making a number of public appearances to show his “love for the people.”
Today the Rodong Sinmun reported that the
leader made a visit to the newly completed Yonphung Scientists Rest Home,
located in North Pyongan Province, with photos showing the leader continuing to
rely on his cane for support. According to the report, Kim “told officials to let scientists enjoy luxury and wealth under
socialism while getting relieved of pent-up fatigue through good rest there.The
paper also made mention of Kim’s praise to Chosun
People’s Army [KPA] Unit 267 for their construction
efforts to complete the project.
This recent onsite visit, in conjunction
with a number of others since the leader’s
reappearance, is thought to be an attempt to dispel rumors about his health concerns among international
society and media [and domestically] and show off his undiminished grip
on power while reinforcing his
position as the “people’s
leader.”