North Korea releases photos of a May 1 public appearance by Kim Jong-un

State media reports that he cut the ribbon opening a new fertilizer plant.

“Feasting his eyes on the general view of the wonderfully built factory, the Supreme Leader said with deep emotion that President Kim Il-sung and Chairman Kim Jong-il who worked heart and soul to solve the food problem for the people would be greatly pleased if they heard the news that the modern phosphatic fertilizer factory has been built.”