North Korea has issued "proof of life" images of Kim Jong Un following claims that the dictator had died from a brain hemorrhage.
The images, published by North Korean state media on Monday, show Kim examining children's footwear and women's coats at a garment and footwear exhibition.
Rumors of Death and Coma
The photos surfaced just hours after claims circulated online that the 42-year-old leader had fallen into a coma and died after being rushed to Beijing for emergency treatment.
North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency stated that Kim toured the exhibition on Monday, although the images have not been independently authenticated and it remains unclear exactly when they were taken.
State Media Response
The publication of the images appears to be a direct response to the rumors, though no explicit denial has been issued by the state.
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