Dramatic report in Britain: Kim Jong-un in a coma
A British tabloid reported that Kim Jong-un suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and fell into a coma, and that China sent about 9,000 soldiers to prevent a coup. The report is based on rumors on social media and has not been officially confirmed.
The British tabloid, the Daily Star, published a report claiming that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and fell into a coma. According to the claims, China raised its military alert and sent about 9,000 soldiers to prevent a coup and ensure a transfer of power to his daughter, Kim Ju-ae. The source of the rumors is posts on social media by a Chinese opposition figure named Wen Jun Xia. The report has not received official or intelligence confirmation. Kim's last public appearance was documented on October 11 during a visit to a security museum. South Korean intelligence assessed at the end of September that no unusual health problems were apparent. The article notes that this is not the first time such rumors have spread, and that the lack of official information from North Korea fuels speculation.