A top US military chief is adamant Kim Jong-un is still alive and in control of his armed forces – despite reports he was on the brink of death.
General John Hyten said he had “no reason to assume” Kim has ceded control of his nuclear arsenal for health reasons. Speaking in a Pentagon press conference, he said: "I can tell you that in the intel, I don't have anything to confirm or deny anything along those lines "So I assume that Kim Jong-un is still in full control of the Korean nuclear forces and the Korean military forces.
I have no reason not to assume that." It comes following claims Kim was in "grave danger" following heart surgery. The dictator, 36, underwent a cardiovascular procedure and did not attend an anniversary event for