Mysterious woman flanking NK leader identified as wife: NK media

North Korean media on Wednesday identified the woman seen accompanying North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in a recent series of public appearances as his wife, confirming his marriage for the first time.

According to North Korean media including its state TV monitored here, the woman is named Ri Sol-Ju. They reported that Kim and his wife attended a ceremony together to mark the completion of amusement facilities built on Rungna islet in Pyongyang.

This is the first time the North has confirmed the marriage of Kim, who is believed to be in his late 20s.

The woman first appeared on state media on July 5 when she was seen seated to the right of the leader during a concert. Analysts said at the time she might be either Kim's wife or a younger sister. (Yonhap News)