Kim Jong Un gives North Korea’s most famous newsreader a luxury home

Mr Kim expressed expectation that Ri Chun Hi 'would as ever vigorously continue her work in good health as befitting a spokeswoman for the party'

Kim Jong Un visits the new house of Korean Central Broadcasting announcer Ri Chun Hi after attending an inauguration ceremony of Pothong riverside terraced residential district in Pyongyang, North Korea (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

Ri Chun Hi, North Korea’s most famous state TV anchor, has become the topic of official North Korean media herself after leader Kim Jong Un gave her a luxurious residence.

The anchor, dubbed abroad as the “pink lady” for her bright, traditional attire, has announced major events for decades, including nuclear and missile tests and the death of a leader, with an instantly identifiable, passionate voice.