North Korean State Affairs Commission Chairman Kim Jong-un guided the 3rd Conference of Company Commanders of the Korean People's Army in Pyongyang yesterday (October 23) and the day before, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.

The news agency reported that Chairman Kim "presented militant tasks and ways to strengthen companies, which are the cells of building a strong military."

Amid recent rumors of Chairman Kim's death spreading primarily on overseas social media, North Korea also reported on his visit to an exhibition hall in the light industry sector on October 20.