North Korean leader's new wife identified as singer
- 12 years ago
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his new bride Ri Sol-ju.
Thus far North Korean media has only named the new first lady, and provided no other details.
But South Korean media says Ri is a professional singer, seen here performing at a North Korean concert.
North Korean and South Korean news showed different Chinese characters identifying Kim's wife, causing some speculation.
But many North Korean experts and photographers in Seoul said they are the same person.
(SOUNDBITE) (Korean) BAEK SEUNG-JOO, SENIOR RESEARCHER IN CENTER FOR SECURITY AND SAFETY AT THE KOREA INSTITUTE FOR DEFENCE ANALYSES, SAYING:
"North Korea did not say it, but an analysis by many experts on photographs concluded that they are the same person."
On Thursday, North Korean state media released video of Kim and Ri touring a newly opened amusement park.
Sarah Sheffer, Reuters
Thus far North Korean media has only named the new first lady, and provided no other details.
But South Korean media says Ri is a professional singer, seen here performing at a North Korean concert.
North Korean and South Korean news showed different Chinese characters identifying Kim's wife, causing some speculation.
But many North Korean experts and photographers in Seoul said they are the same person.
(SOUNDBITE) (Korean) BAEK SEUNG-JOO, SENIOR RESEARCHER IN CENTER FOR SECURITY AND SAFETY AT THE KOREA INSTITUTE FOR DEFENCE ANALYSES, SAYING:
"North Korea did not say it, but an analysis by many experts on photographs concluded that they are the same person."
On Thursday, North Korean state media released video of Kim and Ri touring a newly opened amusement park.
Sarah Sheffer, Reuters