North Korean’s supreme leader, Kim Jong-un lost weight drastically in 2021 which caused a stir on the internet and raised public concerns. Even though it was not stated clearly that he had undergone surgery, some sources claim that he had been operated on due to health related issues.
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Others also claim that it might be politically related or he just lost weight so he can be very fit to rule for a longer period. Kim Jong-un went off the radar for a month and appeared with his heavy weight loss look.
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Some sources also claim that he lost weight to show solidarity with residents of the country who are enduring food shortages. During the peak of the global pandemic, the country closed its borders, therefore, slowing down trade and caused severe economic problems.
Kim weighed 90kh when he came into power in 2011, in gained 6 to 7kg every years since then. In 2020, he weighed not less than 140 kg.


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