Kim Jong Un 'mobbed' by fans at North Korea's fifth National Conference for Mothers. Watch

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who had recently called for measures to prevent a decline in the country's birth rate, appeared to have been "mobbed" by participants at the fifth National Conference of Mothers.

In a video doing rounds on social media, Kim Jong Un is seen being suddenly surrounded by cheering women while he attempted to shake hands with one of them. But for a country that tightly controls its population and how the world perceives it, the act could have been scripted, said social media users.

"I think that would have to be planned. Kim Jong Un is not particularly tall. It seems like they had some sort of height limitations to join the mobbing to ensure he remains the prominent figure in the scene," said an X user. "This is so fake. Everybody was literally jumping in unison. Like it was rehearsed," commented another.

Last week, in what appeared to be a rare emotional address, Kim Jong Un fervently implored the women of his nation to bolster declining birth rates, emphasising the collective responsibility of solving this issue. Standing alongside uniformed leaders, the North Korean leader's tearful plea aimed to rally support for population growth, citing it as crucial for strengthening the country's future.