North Korea releases Kim Jong Un looking at shoes & clothing photos following rumours of his death
He was seen with his daughter.
North Korea released photos of leader Kim Jong Un, 42, visiting a clothing and shoe trade exhibition in Pyongyang on Oct. 19, 2026. The images were published by North Korean state media following rumors circulating that Kim had died.
One photo showed Kim inspecting a pink sneaker held by his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, who is 13 years old. The photo was taken on Oct. 19.
Rumors of Kim's death had been circulating on social media on Oct. 18, with posts claiming that he suffered a severe brain hemorrhage and went into a coma. These posts even suggested that Kim had been transferred to a hospital in China due to North Korea's poor medical facilities. However, there was no evidence to support these claims.
The social media posts were shared on Sunday by Xie Wanjun, who identifies as the chairman of the banned China Democracy Party and lives in the United States. Rumors of Kim's death have been prevalent since he came to power in 2011. Despite multiple instances of false reports, Kim has continued to hold power.
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