North Korea angrily denies reports of leader's illness

North Korea's deputy leader and ceremonial head of state, Kim Yong Nam, has today said that there was "no problem" with the health of leader Kim Jong Il.

North Korea's deputy leader and ceremonial head of state, Kim Yong Nam, has today said that there was "no problem" with the health of leader Kim Jong Il.

Speculation regarding the leader's health has increased recently after he missed a parade commemorating North Korea's founding 60 years ago yesterday.

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