North Korean state media says Kim Jong-un has appeared in public for the first time in 20 days.

KCNA news agency reports that the North Korean leader cut the ribbon at the opening of a fertiliser factory.

It adds that people at the factory "broke into thunderous cheers of hurrah" when he appeared.

The reported appearance - his first since a state media appearance on 12th April - comes amid global speculation over his health.

The latest reports from state media could not be independently confirmed and no pictures were provided.

[Source; BBC]