North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's wife made her first public appearance in more than a year, state media reported on Wednesday.
Ri Sol Ju, was seen with the North Korean leader at a concert commemorating the birthday of his father and predecessor Kim Jong II.
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Kim Jong Un s wife makes surprise appearance after yearlong absence
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Ri Sol Ju, the wife of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was seen for the first time in over a year at a concert to celebrate the Day of the Shining Star, a major national holiday, state media reported Wednesday. Photo by KCNA
SEOUL, Feb. 17 (UPI) The wife of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made her first public appearance in over a year as she attended a performance celebrating the birthday of late leader Kim Jong Il, state media reported on Wednesday.
Ri Sol Ju and Kim Jong Un took in the anniversary concert at the Mansudae Art Theatre in Pyongyang on Tuesday, state-run Korean Central News Agency reported.
Ri Sol Ju had not been seen with the North Korean leader for some time. Her absence fueled speculation about her position in the hierarchy and the Kim family.
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State media showed Ri Sol Ju attending a concert celebrating Kim Jong Il s birthday (Twitter)
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None of the audience members or performers wore facemasks in the pictures.
Kim Jong Un s wife has made her first public appearance in over a year after speculation her absence could be coronavirus-related or because of a potential pregnancy.
Ri Sol Ju, believed to be in her early 30s, joined her husband at a concert commemorating the birthday of his father and predecessor Kim Jong Il, North Korean state media reported on Wednesday.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s wife, Ri Sol Ju, has appeared in state media for the first time in more than a year, joining her husband at a concert during one of the country’s biggest holidays.
The official newspaper Rodong Sinmun released photos of the pair at the event on Wednesday to mark the birthday of Kim’s late father and former leader Kim Jong Il.
Ri, who often accompanied Kim to key public events, had not been seen since January last year when she was pictured at an event for the Lunar New Year holiday, stoking speculation over her health and potential pregnancy.