Kim Jong Un death rumors spread after an X post claims brain hemorrhage; what the latest photos show, in one he is with his daughter Kim Ju Ae

Rumors about North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's death spread online after an X post claimed he suffered a brain hemorrhage and died. The post also claimed his sister, Kim Yo Jong, had taken control and that China sent 9,000 troops to Pyongyang. North Korean state media later published photos showing Kim at a clothing and footwear exhibition.

What did the X post claim about Kim Jong Un's death?

The rumors spread after Wanjun Xie, who identifies himself as the chairman of the China Democracy Party, posted claims about Kim Jong Un on X.

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In his X post, Xie claimed that Kim had suffered a severe brain hemorrhage. He claimed that the North Korean leader fell into a coma. After that he was taken to Beijing for emergency treatment. He further claimed that Kim died and his body was secretly returned to North Korea.

However, the claims have not been backed by publicly verified evidence. There has been no official confirmation that Kim died, that his sister took power or that Chinese troops were deployed to Pyongyang.

What do the latest photos of Kim Jong Un show?

According to Yonhap News Agency, Kim Jong Un had visited the exhibition the previous day, October 19. The photos show Kim touched one French coat in the store and shoes, and speaking with people at the exhibition.

In one image, he bends forward to examine a small pink shoe held by a woman wearing a pale pink dress. In another, he stands with his arms outstretched and his mouth open while appearing to speak to an official.

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A third image shows Kim reaching toward the sleeve of a rust-colored women's coat displayed on a mannequin. Several aides stand behind him.

Other images show Kim at the exhibition with his daughter, Kim Ju Ae. North Korean state media also reported that he toured the event to review clothing and footwear products.

While Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, issued a public statement focused on rising tensions with South Korea, according to Mirror. She warned that North Korea could deploy more tactical weapons along the border and resume loudspeaker broadcasts.