North Korean singer Hyon Song Wol, rumored to have been executed by firing squad last year, was seen speaking at a convention in Pyongyang on Friday, pictures released by North Korean broadcaster KCTV have shown.

Dressed in a military uniform, Hyon was shown participating in the 9th National Convention of Artists in Pyongyang, Yonhap News Agency said.

Hyon came out as the first contestant, stressing a need for artists to be determined in creating their best for “their beloved army and people” against “the enemy”.

Hyon’s portrayal on TV is the first visual evidence to support claims that she had