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Kim Jong-un seen for first time since execution of uncle

Just days after his uncle was executed for treason North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been pictured 'giving field guidance' to a fisheries station.

Kim Jong-un poses for pictures among the frozen squid. Credit: Reuters

Jang Song Thaek is widely credited with helping Kim Jong-un to power following the death of Kim Jong-il two years ago.

Authorities said Jang was executed immediately after a military tribunal had decided his fate.

In the latest pictures Kim looks in a jovial mood as he walked between huge piles of frozen squid.

Kim Jong-un poses for pictures among the frozen squid. Credit: Reuters