Kim 's continued absence from public provokes speculation on whether he 's been ousted . Other analysts believe he 's simply ill but is still orchestrating a state visit to South . Official North Korean media says Kim is ` ` suffering from discomfort '' . Korea 's deputy ambassador to U.N. declines to discuss Kim 's health .
Kim 's monthlong absence from public provokes speculation on whether he 's been ousted . Other analysts say he 's simply ill but is still orchestrating a North visit to South . Official North Korean media acknowledges Kim is `` suffering from discomfort '' North Korea 's deputy ambassador to U.N. declines to address Kim 's health .