The North Korean media has published pictures of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un from 1 May celebrations after reports of his first public appearance in 20 days.
The images show Kim opening the Sunchon Phosphatic Fertilizer Factory in the city of Sunchon, north of Pyongyang. The North Korean leader smiled, gesticulated, and talked to other people, who wrote down his remarks.
Kim was accompanied by his sister Kim Yo Jong and many senior North Korean officials. However, the ceremony was not attended by Choe Ryong Hae, the president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly, who is considered to be the second most powerful politician in the country.
Earlier in the day, South Korean state news agency Yonhap reported that Kim had made his first public appearance in 20 days.
His previous appearance took place on April 12. After media reports about Kim's surgery, some news outlets reported about the leader's death.
US President Donald Trump earlier indicated that he had "a very good idea" about Kim's status but could not publicly disclose it. Trump also said he wished Kim well.