North Korea has publicly confirmed that Kim Jong-un is suffering from a medical problem, after reports of the Supreme Leader suffering from gout surfaced.
Kim, who was last seen in public on 3 September at a concert with his wife, has not made any appearances since then, The Independent reports.
Michael Madden, an expert on the North Korean leadership and contributor to the 38 North website said that based on his gait, it appears Kim has gout, which is caused due to diet and genetic predisposition that has affected other members of the Kim family.
The 31-year-old tyrant was earlier spotted limping at a ceremony in the capital city that was held to observe the 20th anniversary of KimIl-sung- the founder of the nation.
In a voiceover for a pre-recorded documentary, the State media said that Kim has been "suffering discomfort" but still continues to ensure the "wealth and prosperity of the country's socialism," the report said.
