North Korea: Kim Jong-un's wife Ri Sol-ju makes rare public appearance
Trailblazing first lady Ri Sol Ju is the first wife of a North Korean leader to appear on state media
Ms Ri and Mr Kim were all smiles at a concert on Tuesday
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.
Ms Ri, who is known for her stylish fashion sense, was pictured alongside her husband at a concert in Pyongyang on Tuesday.
The appearance is rare for Ms Ri, who has only been seen in public a handful of times since her husband took power in 2011.
Her last public appearance was in January 2020, when she attended a New Year's Day concert with her husband.
Ms Ri is a trailblazing figure in North Korea. She is the first wife of a North Korean leader to appear on state media, and she has been credited with modernizing the country's image.
She is also known for her work in promoting the arts and culture in North Korea.
The appearance of Ms Ri at the concert is likely to be seen as a sign of her growing prominence within the North Korean regime.
It is also possible that her appearance is intended to send a message to the outside world that North Korea is a stable and prosperous country.
The concert was held to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Kim Jong-il, the father of Kim Jong-un.
Kim Jong-il was a close ally of China, and the concert is likely to have been intended to strengthen ties between the two countries.
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