North Korean media said Monday that the North's leader, Kim Jong-il, has attended a military performance.

The report comes amid controversies regarding the health of Kim.

The Korean Central News Agency says he attended a soldiers' performance during the North Korean People's Army arts festival. The report cited specific unit numbers but did not say when and where the event took place or any further details about the performance.

Early Sunday, KCNA said that Kim watched naval and women soldiers perform during a similar event.

This is the North's fifth report this month of public appearances by Kim.