North Korea Leader Kim Emerges From Almost Three-Week Absence

North Korea Leader Kim Emerges From Almost Three-Week Absence

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The video discusses Kim Jong Un's reappearance at a fertilizer factory, addressing rumors about his health and absence. Speculations include possible surgery and COVID-19 isolation. The video also covers a DMZ incident involving shots fired, with differing opinions on whether it was accidental or a diversion tactic. The situation highlights ongoing instability on the Korean Peninsula.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event marked Kim Jong Un's reappearance on May 1st?

A diplomatic meeting

A public speech

A visit to a fertilizer factory

A military parade

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the speculated reasons for Kim Jong Un's absence?

A military exercise

A vacation

A diplomatic mission

Cardiovascular surgery

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the photos released by North Korean propaganda suggest about Kim Jong Un's health?

He had lost significant weight

He appeared robust and unchanged

He was visibly ill

He was using a wheelchair

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What speculation arose from a South Korean report about Kim's bodyguard?

The bodyguard was arrested

The bodyguard tested positive for COVID-19

The bodyguard defected to South Korea

The bodyguard was promoted

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the response to the shots fired across the DMZ?

A peace treaty was signed

South Korea retaliated with gunshots and a verbal warning

North Korea issued an apology

The United Nations intervened