South Korean intelligence says North Korean leader Kim Jong-un weighs 140 kg and faces heart disease risk

South Korea's intelligence service has assessed the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, reporting that he weighs about 140 kilograms and is at high risk for cardiovascular disease due to obesity and smoking. The findings were presented by lawmaker Youn Kun-young on Wednesday. The report noted no current health issues but highlighted his family history of heart attacks. Kim Jong-un has been North Korea's leader since 2011, and his health has been closely watched since a 2020 disappearance. The assessment contrasts with reports of food shortages in North Korea.

South Korean intelligence says North Korean leader Kim Jong-un weighs 140 kg and faces heart disease risk
Published Sep 30, 2026
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