North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made three public appearances this week, striking a balance between the harsh criticism of officials and a carefully cultivated image as a leader who prioritizes the people's welfare.

At the inauguration ceremony for the Ryongsong Machine Complex, Kim dismissed a vice premier on the spot and publicly berated the Cabinet. 

However, at the Onpho Working People's Holiday Camp reopening and the 80th anniversary celebration of the Youth League, he projected a softer image, praising young people as "reliable revolutionaries" and touting improved welfare facilities for workers. State media also