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Politics

Is Kim Jong Un Dead? Reports Of 9,000 Chinese Troops In Pyongyang Fuel Speculation

Reported by Asianet Newsable 20 Oct 2026, 11:28 am IST 1 min read

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Wild rumours are doing the rounds that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is dead. Reports claim his sister Kim Yo Jong has taken charge of the country. Sources also allege China has sent 9000 troops to Pyongyang to control the situation.

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Story file

Section: Politics
First reported by: Asianet Newsable
Reporter: richa barua
Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 11:28 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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