Kim Jong-un's Wife Makes First Public Appearance in Over a Year
Ri Sol Ju Charms Crowds at Pyongyang Event
Trailblazing North Korean First Lady Breaks Year-Long Hiatus
Pyongyang, North Korea - The wife of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has made her first public appearance in over a year, charming crowds at an event in Pyongyang.
Ri Sol Ju, the wife of Kim Jong-un, appeared at a concert in Pyongyang on Friday, marking her first public appearance since January 2020. Ri accompanied her husband, who was attending the event to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday.
Ri Sol Ju is a trailblazing figure in North Korea, being the first North Korean first lady to attend a public event with her husband. She has broken with tradition by appearing in public without the customary veil, and has embraced modern fashion trends.
Ri's appearance comes amid speculation about the health of her husband. Kim Jong-un disappeared from public view for several weeks in 2020, sparking rumors that he was seriously ill. However, he has since resumed his public activities, and his appearance at the concert with Ri suggests that he is in good health.
The appearance of Ri Sol Ju is a sign of the growing influence of women in North Korea. Ri is the daughter of a high-ranking military official, and she has used her position as first lady to promote education and social welfare programs.
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