Spy agency said to assess that social media rumors of N. Korean leader's death are false
The spy agency on Friday reported to a parliamentary committee that recent unverified rumors circulating social media claiming North Korean leader Kim Jong-un might have died are false, sources said. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) delivered the assessment during a closed-door meeting with ruling and opposition lawmakers on the National Assembly's Intelligence Committee, according to…
A spy agency disclosed to a parliamentary committee on Friday that social media rumors claiming North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may have died due to a severe brain hemorrhage are false, according to sources. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) made this assessment during a closed-door meeting with lawmakers from both ruling and opposition parties on the National Assembly's Intelligence Committee.
The rumors, which have surfaced on overseas social media platforms and been picked up by foreign media outlets, claim that Kim fell into a coma and passed away. However, no evidence has been presented to support these assertions. North Korean state media have not directly addressed the speculation, but reported on Tuesday that Kim visited a garment and footwear exhibition in Pyongyang the day prior.
Photos released by state media showed him touring the exhibition with his daughter Ju-ae. The NIS had previously informed the committee that Kim, who weighs over 140 kilograms, was at high risk of cardiovascular complications, making him more susceptible to severe health issues.
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