North Korean troops are reported to have fired several bullets at a South Korean guard post within the highly fortified border between countries on Sunday.
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After some time, Kim Jong Un was first seen again when he cut the ribbon at the opening of an insemination company.
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Daily NK
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Has he been operated on? Kim Jong Un has a wound on his forearm. From a needle puncture?
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The South Korean news agency Yonhap reported the alleged shootout on Sunday, citing South Korea’s United General Staff.
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The first gunshots had hit the guard in the border town of Cheorwon in the morning. Initially, no deaths or injuries or other damage were reported.
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The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) has separated South and North Korea four kilometers wide and about 250 kilometers long since its brother war (1950-53). Peace was never reached. According to international law, the two states on the Korean peninsula are still at war.
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Shots after Kim’s reappearance
The shots were fired shortly after the reappearance of dictator Kim Jong Un (36). Kim had attended a ceremony to complete a fertilizer factory in Pyongan province on Friday. Everyone present would have shouted “Hurray” to honor Kim’s efforts in the fertilizer industry.
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According to observers, the appearance is likely to put an end to speculation abroad about Kim’s health. The state-controlled media had not reported on the government’s appearances for 20 days. He was also absent from the celebrations for the birthday of his grandfather and former head of state Kim Il Sung on April 15.
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Trump is happy
US President Donald Trump (73) wrote on Twitter on Saturday: “For my part, I am pleased that he is back and that he is fine!”
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Trump relies on his good relationship with Kim to continue the current hesitating negotiations on North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. The two had met three times in the past. (gf / SDA)