The official television recognizes that Kim Jong Un has “discomfort” – Reuters

SEOUL, Sept 26 (Reuters / EP) –

The official TV North Korean regime has ensured that the country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, is suffering “discomfort” what is the first official recognition that the president is ill after speculation arose by its absence from the public eye for weeks.

Kim, 31 years old, is often the centerpiece of the regime propaganda and has not appeared photographed in state media since he attended a concert with his wife last September 3.

young North Korean leader had seen him walking with a limp since last July and in a documentary broadcast Thursday by state media appear to show some difficulty walking.

“The wealth and prosperity of our socialism is due to the painstaking efforts of our quarterback, which continues to illuminate the way for the people, like a flash of flame, despite suffering discomfort, “said the speaker in the documentary of the regime.

The documentary was issued accompanied by images of a meeting of the Supreme People’s Assembly of North Korea where Kim was not present. After coming to power on the death of his father by a heart attack in 2011, Kim quickly gained weight, as can be seen in the photographs shown by state media.

Experts in North Korea have speculated that overweight Kim and history of health problems of his father and grandfather may have regarding your ailments.

“Based on his walk, he seems to have gout, somewhat due to diet and genetic predisposition that has affected the Kim family, “considered Michael Madden, North Korea expert and contributor to the web 38 North.