A South Korean diplomat claims that Kim Jong Un is 'in a coma and his sister is ready to take over' North Korea

A South Korean diplomat claims that Kim Jong Un is 'in a coma and his sister is ready to take over' North Korea

A South Korean diplomat dramatically claimed that Kim Jong Un is in a coma and that his sister is ready to take over North Korea. Kim Jong

A South Korean diplomat dramatically claimed that Kim Jong Un is in a coma and that his sister is ready to take over North Korea. Kim Jong

Chang Song Min, a former aide to late South Korean President Kim Dae-Jung, claimed that the DPRK is hiding the truth about its leader's deteriorating health and that he understands that the dictator is in a coma.

This comes at a time of heightened speculation about Kim's true health due to a lack of public appearances this year. Kim Jong

A South Korean diplomat dramatically claimed that Kim Jong Un is in a coma and that his sister is ready to take over North Korea. Above, a photo of Kim Jong Un at a plenary session on Thursday

Kim Yo-jong, 33 (pictured above) is in a prime position to take over some of her brother's powers, according to Chang Song-min. Kim Jong

Speaking to local media, Zhang Song Min said, "I consider him in a coma, but his life is not over."

He added that the dictator's sister, Kim Yoo Jong, 33, is in a prime position to assume some of her brother's powers.

Chang Song Min's allegations come despite North Korean media publishing pictures claiming to be of Kim attending a government meeting on Thursday. But Reuters said it could not "independently" verify the images.

Earlier this week, Kim Jong Un was alleged to have promoted his sister to the second place in the leadership of North Korea.

Intelligence chiefs said Kim Yoo Jong, 32, is now responsible for North Korea's policy toward the United States and South Korea, making her a de facto deputy. Kim Jong

Earlier this week, Kim Jong Un was alleged to have promoted his sister to the second place in North Korea's leadership. Above, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, attends a general meeting of the Workers' Party in Pyongyang, North Korea, Wednesday, August 19.

It was alleged that her brother still maintained "absolute power" over North Korea, but had delegated some responsibilities to him to help him deal with the "pressure" of the ruling.

Kim Jong Un, who is said to be 36, has only been seen a few times this year amid speculation in April that his `` failed '' heart operation had left him in critical condition or even death. Kim Jong

The rumors were stamped out in May when state media published pictures of the North Korean leader cutting the ribbon at the opening of a fertilizer plant.

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