On September 9, North Korea held the celebration for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the country. However, what caught people's attention was that Kim Jong-il, the supreme leader of North Korea, did not attend the celebrations. According to reports from major news agencies with bureaus in Pyongyang, Kim Jong-il's absence added weight to the outside world's speculation about his poor health. Earlier, there were reports that Kim Jong-il, aged 67, had collapsed on August 22 and had been treated by Chinese doctors.
Since the leadership of North Korea has never faced such a test, the development of the situation in North Korea has drawn worldwide attention. Many overseas analysts believe that a change in North Korea's leadership may happen soon, and some researchers, like Zhang Wuchang, have already begun to look forward to the prospects of North Korea after future reforms.