Unverified claims about Kim Jong-un's death spread across overseas social media, while North Korean state media reported his visit to an exhibition in Pyongyang.
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There are unverified reports about the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un after he allegedly suffered a brain hemorrhage. The claims have spread through overseas social media channels, drawing attention to Kim Jong-un death rumors and questions about North Korea leader health updates. The reports appeared when there was official news about Kim attending an exhibition in Pyongyang, which provided a completely different account of his recent activities.
According to the UPI report, these rumors were reported by The Sun, a British tabloid newspaper, the New York Post, and India's Economic Times. The outlets reported claims that Kim had suffered a severe brain hemorrhage, gone into a coma, and been admitted to a hospital in Beijing. The reports followed a message posted by Wanjun Xie, a Chinese dissident residing in the United States, on his X account.
Xie claimed that Kim had fallen into a coma and was subsequently moved to Peking Union Medical College Hospital due to the inadequate medical resources available in North Korea. Xie added that Kim had passed away and his body had been secretly taken back to North Korea. No proof has been offered to confirm these allegations.
Xie refers to himself as the chairman of the Chinese Democratic Party, which is not recognized by the Chinese government. Other unconfirmed allegations he has spread via social media include claims about Chinese President Xi Jinping's death and the use of a body double.
The official North Korean state media did not mention anything concerning the rumors. Instead, on Tuesday, it reported that Kim had toured a garment and footwear exhibition in Pyongyang on Monday. Pictures released by the official media showed Kim visiting the exhibition with his daughter, Ju-ae.
There is no indication that South Korean authorities received any information confirming the rumors. According to the report, officials stated that they had heard “nothing” to support the claims.
The reports highlight the challenges associated with independently verifying information about North Korea's leadership due to the country's lack of transparency. Business Honor observes that unverified reports about political leaders can spread quickly when independent information is limited. Claims about Kim Jong-un's death require credible evidence before they can be treated as fact.
FAQs
Did Kim Jong-un die from a brain hemorrhage?
There is no verified evidence in the supplied report confirming his death. The claims remain unverified.
Where did the death rumors originate?
The rumors reportedly originated from an X post by Wanjun Xie, a Chinese dissident based in the United States.
What did North Korean state media report?
State media reported that Kim visited a garment and footwear exhibition in Pyongyang and released photographs of his visit.
Did South Korean officials confirm the rumors?
No. South Korean diplomatic and security officials said they had heard nothing to support the claims.
Who is Wanjun Xie?
Xie identifies himself as chairman of the Chinese Democratic Party, an organisation banned by Chinese authorities. He has circulated other unverified claims on social media.
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