North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was seen on state TV visiting a construction project and walking with a cane. He had not been seen in public since September 3. South Korean news sources had been saying that Kim was alive, still in power, and was suffering from a leg ailment - perhaps gout. The appearance of Kim with a cane is unprecedented - a sign of weakness that many observers believed a leader of the regime would never show. Some are speculating that it's a gambit to elicit sympathy from the populace. Reuters: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, shown using a cane for support, re-appeared in state media on Tuesday after a lengthy public absence that had fueled speculation over his health and grip on power in the secretive, nuclear-capable country. Several pictures on the front page of the Rodong Sinmun newspaper showed Kim smiling and gesturing on a visit to a housing development, although there was no indication which day the event took place. He was surrounded by...(Read Full Post)