Kim Jong-Un Looking Thinner Than Ever In Photos Released By State Media

After continually appearing in the news for looking more slender, Kim Jong Un now looks almost unidentifiable in new photos released by state media.

The 37-year-old leader of North Korea looked to be slimmer in photos released by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), which were taken during his opening of the annual ruling party meeting.

Government authorities have insisted the monocrat is eating less "for the sake of the country" as it endures major food shortages, as reported by The Daily Mail.

In a report by Reuters, the people of North Korea were devastated over his clear weight loss, as a source noted that "everyone is saying that their tears welled up."

According to The Guardian, the leader remains healthy and is attempting to improve the public's devotion to him as economic issues continue to snowball.

As Jong-Un has a rigorous hold on power in North Korea, media and spy agencies strictly monitor his health. Furthermore, there is an aura of unpredictability regarding a successor to the North Korean despot, which makes any health concerns more alarming.