Ri Sol-ju
Ri Sol-ju | |
|---|---|
리설주 | |
Ri in 2018 | |
| First Lady of North Korea | |
| Assumed role 15 April 2018 | |
| Supreme Leader | Kim Jong Un |
| Preceded by | Kim Song-ae |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1985–1989 (age 35–40) Chongjin, North Hamgyong Province, North Korea |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 unconfirmed, 1 confirmed: Kim Ju Ae |
| Alma mater | Kim Il Sung University |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 리설주 |
| Hanja | 李雪主 |
| RR | Ri Seolju |
| MR | Ri Sŏlchu |
Ri Sol-ju (Korean: 리설주; born c. 1985–1989) is the current First Lady of North Korea as the wife of Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un.
Little is known about her from official North Korean sources, but outside sources have speculated more about her background. While she has made many public appearances with her husband, she has also spent long periods out of the public eye. In April 2018, state media announced that her new title had been elevated from merely "Comrade" (동무) to "Respected First Lady" (존경하는 녀사) – considered a significant honor and the first time the title has been used since 1974. At the same time, she began to take on a diplomatic role.