“Park Geun-hye dead 2026” : Former South Korean President killed by internet death hoax

News of politician Park Geun-hye’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the March 2026 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the former South Korean President is alive and well.

UPDATE 21/03/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Park Geun-hye death hoax spreads on Facebook

Rumors of the politician’s alleged demise gained traction on Thursday after a ‘R.I.P. Park Geun-hye’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the Korean politician’s passing:

“At about 11 a.m. ET on Thursday (March 19, 2026), our beloved politician Park Geun-hye passed away. Park Geun-hye was born on February 2, 1952 in Daegu. She will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.”

Hundreds of fans immediately started writing their messages of condolence on the Facebook page, expressing their sadness that the talented 74-year-old politician was dead. And as usual, Twittersphere was frenzied over the death hoax.

Where as some trusting fans believed the post, others were immediately skeptical of the report, perhaps learning their lesson from the huge amount of fake death reports emerging about celebrities over recent months. Some pointed out that the news had not been carried on any major Korean network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of a politician of Park Geun-hye's stature would be major news across networks.

A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that 54% still think false Park Geun-hye death rumors are funny.

Park Geun-hye Death Hoax Dismissed Since Politician Is ‘Alive And Well’

On Friday (March 20) the politician's reps officially confirmed that Park Geun-hye is not dead. “She joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. She's still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet,” they said.

Some fans have expressed anger at the fake report saying it was reckless, distressing and hurtful to fans of the much loved politician. Others say this shows her extreme popularity across the globe.

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