Where is Kim Jong-un?

This position holds that the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is dead. Advanced during his prolonged absence from public life in 2020, it argues that his disappearance from view is best explained by his having died, rather than by illness, holiday or business as usual.

This position holds that Kim Jong-un's absence from public view was due to hospitalisation. It argues the North Korean leader had withdrawn for private medical treatment, possibly undergoing surgery, rather than for any of the other speculated reasons.

This position holds that Kim Jong-un's absence from public view was simply because he was on holiday. It argues the North Korean leader had taken a break from political duties, reportedly retreating to the coastal resort city of Wonsan rather than for any sinister reason.

This position holds that Kim Jong-un was leading North Korea as normal throughout the speculation about his absence. It argues South Korean intelligence indicated he remained in charge, reportedly working in the coastal city of Wonsan, alive and well.