North Korea releases pictures of leader Kim Jong Il
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
North Korea released pictures of leader Kim Jong Il on Saturday for the first time in nearly two months, showing the reclusive ruler looking generally well despite reports he recently underwent brain surgery.
Wearing his trademark khaki jumpsuit and sunglasses, Kim was seen standing with uniformed soldiers with his arms folded or his hands behind his back. The photos were taken during a visit to a military unit, and shown on Pyongyang's Korean Central Television.
Kim appeared healthy in the images, though it was unclear when they were taken.
The 66-year-old leader, believed to have diabetes and heart disease, had missed several key holidays in recent months, most notably North Korea's 60th birthday last month.
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