| Ri Sol-ju Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 52 kg |
| Year of Birth | c. 1985–1989 |
| Nationality | North Korean |
| Spouse | Kim Jong-un |
Ri Sol-ju is the First Lady of North Korea and the wife of Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un.
Born Name
Ri Sol-ju
Nick Name
Sol-ju
Age
Ri Sol-ju was born in c. 1985-1989.
Born Place
North Korea
Residence
North Korea
Nationality
Education
Sol-ju attended Geumsung 2 Middle School in Pyongyang and studied abroad in China, majoring in vocal music. She was reported to have been studying at Kim Il-sung University, pursuing a Ph.D. in science in 2012.
Occupation
First Lady of North Korea
Family
- Others – Ri Pyong-chol (Relative) (Former general of the Korean People’s Army Air and Anti-Air Force), Kim Jong-il (Father-In-Law) (Politician, Second supreme leader of North Korea from 1994 to 2011)
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm
Weight
52 kg or 114.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Ri Sol-ju has been romantically linked to –
- Kim Jong-un (2009-Present) – On July 25, 2012, it was reported that Kim had married Ri Sol-ju although she had been accompanying him even before that announcement. Further, it was reported that Kim’s father had their marriage arranged in a hurry after he suffered from a stroke in 2008. They tied the knot in 2009 and the couple became proud parents to a child in 2010. The child was reported to be a daughter named Kim Ju-ae. As per South Korea’s National Intelligence Service, the couple has a total of 3 children including Ju-ae. Kim introduced Ri as his wife for the first time in the Moranbong Band concert in July 2012 which was a never-before done move in North Korea. Kim’s daughter was seen for the first time in public in November 2022 during North Korea’s ballistic missile test. In February 2023, Ri Sol-ju was seen wearing a necklace with a pendant in the shape of an intercontinental ballistic missile before a military parade at the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Korean People’s Army in Pyongyang.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
She has Korean ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Pale white skin tone
- Raised eyebrows
Ri Sol-ju Facts
- She is said to have been raised in a political elite family.
- Her mother is reportedly the head of a gynecology ward, whereas, her father is said to be a professor.
- It was reported that Sol-ju had visited South Korea in 2005, as she at the time was a member of the North Korean cheerleading team during the Asian Athletics Championships.
- She is a talented singer and has performed overseas on a number of occasions including with the Unhasu Orchestra.
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Last Updated: February 12, 2023 | Originally Published: February 11, 2023 | Source: Healthy Celeb
