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Kim Jong Un death rumors are spreading again. Is there any evidence?
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Key Points:
- Rumors circulated in October claiming North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had died from a brain hemorrhage or myocarditis, but no verifiable evidence supports these claims.
- North Korean state media released images purportedly showing Kim attending a garment and footwear exhibition on October 19, though the exact date of the photos could not be independently confirmed.
- The initial rumor originated from Chinese dissident Wanjun Xie, who has a history of spreading unverified claims, including false reports about Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- If Kim had died, major news outlets and intelligence reports would likely have confirmed it, and China would have increased border security due to potential refugee flows, neither of which occurred.
- Due to North Korea's restricted media environment, independent verification of Kim's health or death remains challenging, leaving the rumors unsubstantiated.
