When North Korean leader Kim Jong Il did not appear at the 60th anniversary celebration of North Korea's founding on September 9, 2008, speculation arose that Jong Il is seriously ill, possibly a victim of a stroke. U.S. officials say that rumors of Kim Jong Il's health have been circulating for weeks. North Korean officials deny Jong suffered a stroke.Breitbart.com: NKroean Leader Makes an Appearance (October 4, 2008)
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North Korea 60th anniversary celebration, September 9, 2008, Kim Jong Il did not appearThe Associated Press: US officials think Kim Jong Il may be ill (September 9, 2008)
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U.S. reports say officials have other reasons to believe Il sick, not commenting on reasonsBloomberg.com: North Korea's Kim May Have Had Stroke, Official Says (September 9, 2008)
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