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North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has made his first public appearance since he reportedly suffered a stroke in August, state media say. | North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has made his first public appearance since he reportedly suffered a stroke in August, state media say. |
Mr Kim attended a student football match in the capital, Pyongyang. | Mr Kim attended a student football match in the capital, Pyongyang. |
The 66-year-old leader had not been seen since mid-August. US and South Korean officials said he had suffered a stroke and underwent brain surgery. | The 66-year-old leader had not been seen since mid-August. US and South Korean officials said he had suffered a stroke and underwent brain surgery. |
Mr Kim did not appear at a 9 September anniversary parade, but North Korean officials denied he was ill. | Mr Kim did not appear at a 9 September anniversary parade, but North Korean officials denied he was ill. |
North Korea's state news agency, KCNA, reported that Mr Kim watched a football game to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of Kim Il-Sung University, named for his father, the founder of North Korea. | |
Kim Il-Sung University was reported to have beaten Pyongyang University of Railways 4-1. | |
The report did not say what day the game had taken place. |