The speculation started because the female announcer was absent for 50 days and suddenly showed up on TV announcing Kim’s death. Many figure her absence and his death were related. Hence, they suspect that he died and that led her to disappear for the duration. Somehow everything is under control now, and she is allowed to show up on TV, reporting the news. That is how the story goes.
Now any “on the spot” guidance photos and particularly videos of the Chia Pet for the last 50 some odd days should be examined with a fine tooth comb. Scenery. Sun angles. Clothes. Evidence of photoshopping. Previous photos being recycled. Dramatic differences in his appearance. Possible doubles using sunglasses. Very interesting. Nobody has seen the Boy, maybe he is dead or on his way to being dead, too, and its all something out of the Twilight Zone.
here ya go...
http://ajw.asahi.com/article/asia/korean_peninsula/AJ201112160011
I’m in South Korea right now. Some consternation...South Korea had no idea about this apparently, heads should roll, spy network not so good.