NEW : North Korea officials downplay Jung-eun Kim 's absence at Friday tribute . `` Every move North Korea makes is a negotiation attempt to see which states will accede and offer something of value in exchange for some level of stability . Kim 's name is missing from a list of attendees at a shrine visit . The South Korean leader was expected to attend the Friday ceremony at his father 's shrine . Kim has n't been seen in weeks ; he 'd been expected to attend CNN ceremonies .
NEW : North Korea officials downplay Jung-eun Kim 's absence at Friday tribute . Kim 's name is missing from a list of attendees at a shrine visit . The South Korean leader was expected to attend the Friday ceremony at his father 's shrine . Kim has n't been seen in weeks ; he 'd been expected to attend CNN ceremonies .