South Korea ? North Korea released pictures of leader Kim Jong Il today for the first time in nearly two months, showing the reclusive ruler looking generally well despite reports he recently underwent brain surgery.

Wearing his trademark khaki jumpsuit and sunglasses, Kim was seen standing with uniformed soldiers with his arms folded or his hands behind his back. The photos were taken during a visit to a military unit, and shown on Pyongyang’s Korean Central Television.

Kim appeared healthy in the images, though it was unclear when they were taken.

U.S. and South Korean officials have said Kim suffered a stroke and underwent brain surgery. North Korea has denied he was ill.