The beauty journey of the female singer who became the First Lady of North Korea
North Korean First Lady Ri Sol Ju received many compliments from the international online community for her graceful, traditional beauty and elegant, sophisticated dressing style.
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The photo is believed to show Ri Sol Ju with Korean and North Korean youth at a tree planting ceremony organized by the Korean Red Cross at Mount Kumgang in March 2003. |
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Ri Sol Ju, then a teenager, waves as she returns to North Korea from the Asian Games at Incheon International Airport in 2005. Ri Sol Ju stands out from the other members of the cheering squad. |
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Not only is she beautiful, she is also famous for her singing skills. Ms. Ri came from the famous Unhasu Orchestra and was a member of the national cheerleading team. |
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According to CNN, Ms. Ri first appeared next to leader Kim Jong Un in a photo released in July 2012 when they watched the famous Moranbong Band perform in the capital Pyongyang. Also that month, North Korean media reported that Kim Jong Un and Ri Sol Ju were married. |
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Ms. Ri and her husband visit Unit 17 of the Korean People's Army Air Force in this photo released in June 2013. Compared to a year ago, Ms. Ri's hair is longer and her facial features are softer than when she cut her hair short. |
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In December 2014, President Kim Jong Un and his wife, along with North Korean officials, visited the late leader Kim Jong Il at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun. |
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On April 13, 2016, Ri Sol Ju, wife of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, appeared in public for the first time since December 2014. Ms. Ri received much admiration for her radiant, vibrant appearance. |
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Leader Kim Jong Un and his wife visited the Mangyongdae Revolutionary School in Pyongyang in March 2017. |
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Ms. Ri wore an elegant blue dress and inspected the Mirae shopping mall in Pyongyang with her husband in early 2016. |
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In March 2018, Ms. Ri also accompanied President Kim Jong-un to visit Beijing, China. During this time, Ms. Ri received countless compliments from Chinese people for her gentle beauty and sophisticated fashion style. |
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On September 18, 2018, Ms. Ri welcomed South Korean First Lady Kim Jung Sook at the inter-Korean summit in Pyongyang held in Pyongyang. |
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Ri most recently appeared in the media in January 2019, when she accompanied her husband on a visit to Beijing, China. |