From L.A. Times:There was no sign of serious health problems during the dictator's recent meeting with former President Clinton. Kim's health was at the root of a reported power struggle in North Korea.
Reporting from Washington -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Il appeared to be "in full control of his government" when an American mission met with him last week to free two imprisoned U.S. journalists, White House national security advisor James L. Jones said Sunday.
Jones, appearing on news programs, said that despite months of credible reports that Kim was struggling with grave health problems, "he seemed in control of his faculties" and "sounded very reasoned" in wide-ranging discussions with former President Clinton.
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More News On North Korea
US Official: Kim Jong Il in Full Control in N.Korea -- Voice of America
Kim Still in Control of N. Korea, Obama Aide Says -- Washington Post
Jones: 'No promises' to N. Korea -- Politico
U.S. Says North Korea Seeks Better Relations, Bilateral Talks -- Wall Street Journal
Clinton in N Korea: victory or submission? -- Taipei Times
No Rush to Talk With North Korea -- Andrei Lankov, New York Times
My Comment: Kim Jong-Il was definitely sick a few months ago .... but he is certainly not sick now. This puts to bed all the rumors that he is on the way out, and that it is his son who will be taking over.