Checked reel · 21 Oct 2026
The rumor originated from an unverified social media post by a US-based Chinese dissident, which quickly spiraled online without any actual evidence. To quash the claims, North Korean state media published fresh photos of Kim Jong Un attending a footwear and garment exhibition in Pyongyang alongside his daughter. South Korean intelligence officials also confirmed they have seen no indication that he suffered a brain hemorrhage or fell into a coma.
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