North Korea releases photos of Kim Jong Un at an expo amid online claims of his death

Summary

North Korean state media released photos that appear to show leader Kim Jong Un at a clothing and shoe expo on Monday, amid online rumours about his health. Hindustan Times reports the photos as the official response to claims of his death. NDTV reports that the apparent public appearance came after a series of explosive allegations on X about a rumoured brain haemorrhage death, which it calls a 'proof of life'.

Timeline

1. Hindustan Times

   20 Oct 2026, 04:39 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that North Korean state media released newly published photos that appear to show Kim Jong Un at a clothing and shoe expo on Monday, amid rumours about his health.

2. NDTV

   20 Oct 2026, 07:44 UTCSource ↗

   NDTV reports that the apparent public appearance of Kim Jong Un, presented as proof of life, came after a series of explosive allegations on X about a rumoured brain haemorrhage death.