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Kim Jong-Il Back in Public After Stroke

North Korean leader appears recovered

By Peter Fearon, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 22, 2008 2:10 AM CST

(Newser) – US intelligence officials believe North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il has recovered from a stroke he suffered last August, and has been making public appearances, Reuters reports. The 66-year-old dictator recently inspected army units and a ceramics factory, according to North Korea's state-controlled media. One appearance is believed to have taken place last week.

South Korean aerial reconnaissance confirms that Kim's personal train has traveled to places he has been said to have visited, after being idle for months. How well Kim has recovered is still in doubt. State television has shown still images of Kim, sparking speculation the stroke may have affected his body movements.

Kim Jong Il, rear center, visits Jagang Provincial Library. (AP Photo/Korean Central News Agency via Korea News Service)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Il visits the Huichon Ceramic Factory in North Korea. (AP Photo/Korean Central News Agency via Korea News Service)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Il visits the Migok Cooperative Farm in Sariwon city, west of Pyongyang. (AP Photo/Korean Central News Agency via Korea News Service)

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