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North Korea released photos showing Kim Jong Un after rumors of his death or brain hemorrhage circulated

Updated 2026-10-24 · told from many outlets at once

Rumors circulated that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un died from a severe brain hemorrhage and was sent to a Beijing hospital. State media showed him attending a clothing exhibition with his daughter, appearing healthy in recent photos.

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