Rare photographs from North Korea leader Kim's childhood broadcast during Pyongyang concert

A rare glimpse into the early childhood of Kim Jong-un has been seen by a privileged few North Koreans at a concert in Pyongyang attended by their reclusive leader.

Still photos showing a chronological documentary of the Kim dynasty including pictures of Kim as a young boy were shown after a concert in the capital, met by clapping and cheering from the audience.

North Korea’s state-run television broadcast the images as part of footage of the show, where the country’s air force soldiers met Kim for the first time.

Photos showed Kim as a young child giving a stern salute in an air force uniform, while another showed him in a more playful mood with a smile on his face.

Video: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's childhood photos shown at concert