South Korea's continued hush-hush piles intrigue over North Korea's Kim Jong-un's health

South Korean top officials on Tuesday reiterated government's stance that re is no unusual sign regarding North Korean leer Kim Jong Un's health. North Korean leer Kim Jong Un's prolonged public absence has led to rumors of ill health. rumours have led to worries about how it could influence future of what one analyst calls Norast Asia's “Achilles’ heel,” a reference to North's belligerence and unpredictable nature.

In a parliamentary meeting, South Korean Unification Minister Kim Yeon-chul said North Korean state media continues to report news that suggest Kim is handling state affairs normally.

"So far it is considered that re is no unusual movement in North Korea," said South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha, also speaking at meeting in Seoul.

exact state of Kim's health matters because it could determine stability of dynastic government in Pyongyang and security of nuclear weapons that nation has repeatedly threatened to use on its neighbors and United States.