North Korean leader Kim Jong-un continued his brisk public activity with a tour of a lake resort for scientists, according to the country's state media Wednesday.

Kim gave "field guidance" at the newly built Yonphung Scientists Rest Home north of Pyongyang, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.

It was his fifth public appearance in a week. Kim, leaning on a walking stick, returned to the outside world on Oct. 14, after a six-week hiatus.

"The rest home is one more gift provided by Kim Jong Un (Jong-un) to the scientists with loving care," the KCNA said in its English-version dispatch.

In August last year, Kim instructed the construction of a "world-level" resort for scientists at the scenic lakeside area in South Pyeongan Province.

Kim was quoted as telling officials to "let scientists enjoy luxury and wealth under socialism while getting relieved of pent-up fatigue through good rest there."

Kim's visit to the facilities showed his interest in the welfare of the communist nation's satellite and nuclear scientists.

He resumed his public activity last week by making an inspection tour of a new residential complex for them in Pyongyang.

South Korean officials construed Kim's move as being related with Kim's stated policy of simultaneously pushing for economic growth and nuclear development. (Yonhap)