N. Korean leader Kim Jong-un makes first public appearance in about 40 days

SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has made his first public appearance in more than a month, giving a "field guidance" at a newly built housing complex, according to Pyongyang's state media.

The visit to the Wisong Scientists Residential District marked the first time Kim has appeared in public since he attended a musical concert on Sept. 3.

Why Kim is probably still in charge

Speculation has been rampant over what exactly has happened to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. After all, Kim hasn't been seen in public in over a month, and the country's media took the unusual step of admitting that Kim is in an "uncomfortable physical condition." Some commentators believe this suggests Kim might be more seriously ill than the country is letting on. But others have speculated something more dramatic might have occurred --namely a coup.