Kim Jong Un death rumors circulate
The gist
Rumors that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un died of a brain hemorrhage spread on X.
South Korean officials called them false; no official North Korean confirmation exists.
How it unfolded
- Oct 10, 2026Kim Jong Un attended a Workers' Party anniversary event, according to a Community Note on X.
- Oct 11, 2026Kim was publicly seen touring a defense museum in Pyongyang with his 13-year-old daughter, Kim Ju Ae; Yonhap reported he was seen in public as recently as October 11.
- Days after Oct 10, 2026Kim attended a defense museum opening, per the same Community Note.