North Korean strongman Kim Jong Un told fellow Workers’ Party members that his country’s economy is experiencing "shortcomings" due to the coronavirus pandemic and U.S. sanctions, the Associated Press reported Thursday.
As speculation about the medical condition of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has died down since North Korean state media reported his emergence after a three-week absence, many are questioning where the rumors came from. 
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean and Chinese officials on Tuesday cast doubt on reports North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was ill after media outlets said he had undergone a cardiovascular procedure and was in “grave danger,” while U.S. officials closely monitored the situation. SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is receiving treatment after undergoing a cardiovascular procedure early this month, a South Korean media report said, amid speculation over Kim’s health following his absence from a key anniversary event.
President Donald Trump greeted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the Demilitarized Zone where the two agreed to restart talks over North Korea's nuclear program. 
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in the Russian city of Vladivostok on Wednesday for a summit he is likely to use to seek support from President Vladimir Putin while Pyongyang's nuclear talks with Washington are in limbo. 
President Trump should be commended for walking away from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's proposed nuclear deal. 
February 2019 is turning out to be a critical month in the presidency of Donald Trump. It may be the critical month. The midterm elections and record-long government shutdown are behind him. By delivering an optimistic and inspiring State of the Union address, Trump effectively reset his presidency and framed his opposition as beyond the American mainstream. But three tests await him: on Congress, on North Korea, and on China. How he handles these challenges will say a lot about his chances of reelection. 
