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December 09, 2024
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Kim Jong Un lays low after Trump win, sign of possible policy review

North Korean leader has not appeared in state media in nine days, one of just a few extended absences this year

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has not appeared in public since Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election over one week ago, a sign he is taking time to review policy options following the comeback of his counterpart for two high-profile summits.

DPRK state media also has yet to mention Trump or the election results, after declaring earlier this year that Kim would continue to expand his nuclear arsenal no matter who won.

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