As unverified rumors of Kim Jong-un's death from a cerebral hemorrhage circulate online, North Korea has released photos of the leader's recent public activities. This move appears aimed at dispelling health concerns surrounding Kim.
According to the Korean Central News Agency, Kim visited the "National Clothing and Footwear Exhibition-2026" on October 19, accompanied by his wife, Ri Sol-ju, and their daughter, Ju-ae. The exhibition focused on "new product development and quality enhancement."
The published photos show Kim examining children's shoes and clothing while engaging in discussions with officials. This marks Kim's first public appearance in eight days since attending the opening ceremony of the Defense Revolution Museum on October 11.
Previously, Chinese dissident activist Xie Wanjun claimed on social media that Kim had suffered a severe cerebral hemorrhage and was transported to Beijing in a coma, where he later died.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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