The anniversary of the birth of the second member of the Kim dynasty is known as the “Day of the Bright Star”. It is one of the most important holidays on the North Korean calendar.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s wife made her first public appearance after more than a year away from ceremonies, state media reported Wednesday, ending the controversy over her prolonged absence.
Ri Sol ju accompanied her husband at a concert to celebrate the birth of Kim Jong-il, father and also predecessor of the current North Korean leader.
The anniversary of the birth of the second member of the Kim dynasty is known as the “Day of the Bright Star”. It is one of the most important holidays on the North Korean calendar.
The official Rodong Sinmun newspaper released pictures of the couple smiling and applauding the artists performing at the Mansudae Arts Theater in Pyongyang.
“When the secretary general entered the theater auditorium with his wife Ri Sol ju, to the sound of a welcome song, all the participants applauded and greeted them,” reported the official KCNA news agency.
In the published photos, none of the spectators is wearing a mask.
Ri Sol ju has not been seen in public since January 2020, during an event related to the Lunar New Year.
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