North Korea 's leader Kim Jong-un is in a "vegetative" state, according to reports in Asia. Fears have been mounting over the health of the rogue communist leader in recent weeks after reports his health had declined.
The Hermit Kingdom is notoriously secretive, so his condition remains a mystery and is so far unconfirmed. But according to the Taiwan News, citing reports in Japan, Kim is currently in a "vegetative state".
The report adds he is in this condition because of an alleged failure of initial surgery on him. However, earlier reports had suggested he was recovering well.
Daily NK, a Seoul-based website, reported earlier this week that Kim was recovering after undergoing a cardiovascular procedure on April 12.