Worldwide speculation on the health of North Korea's leader

An April 13 file photo of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

An April 13 file photo of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Source: AAP

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Kim Jong Un has not made a public appearance in over two weeks, with North Korean defectors among those closely watching developments.

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