South Korea denies reports Kim Jong Un underwent surgery, Yonhap reports

The official also denied reports that Kim had had a simple operation, Yonhap reported. There was solid evidence contradicting the speculation, he said, without elaborating, according to the agency.

The speculation about Kim’s health issues started when he skipped one of the most significant political events on the country’s calendar — the April 15 birthday celebration of his late grandfather and founder of the country.