US EditionKim Jong-un’s daughter makes international debut fuelling succession speculation
Kim Ju Ae, aged about 12, joined her father on his first foreign trip, signaling her grooming as the likely successor in North Korea's male-dominated leadership, South Korean intelligence says.
- Kim Jong Un's daughter made her first international appearance in China, raising succession speculation about her following a report from South Korean intelligence officials stating she is the 'most likely' successor to Kim Jong Un as of January 2024.
- North Korean state media refers to her as Kim Jong Un's 'most beloved' child, indicating her importance in the family.
- Analysts suggest her public appearances denote preparation for future leadership as she learns kingship skills and builds connections.
- Her visit is a strong signal to both North Koreans and the international community regarding her potential succession as the next leader.
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Kim Jong Un’s daughter visits China — What does it mean?
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has taken his daughter, believed to be named Kim Ju Ae, on a diplomatic mission to China, sparking speculation about her rising prominence within the regime. The visit to Beijing underlines the importance of the relationship between North Korea and China, as well as the potential grooming of the younger generation for future leadership roles. However, the deeply Confucianist nature of North Korean society means th…
On his way to Beijing this week, where he met Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, North Korea leader Kim Jong-un was accompanied by his 12-year-old daughter. This is the first time Kim Ju-ae...
Kim Jong Un's daughter visits China — What does it mean?
North Korea's leader has taken his daughter, believed to be named Kim Ju Ae, on a diplomatic mission to Beijing to underline her rise in the regime. But is the deeply Confucianist nation ready to accept a female ruler?
Daughter of North Korea’s Dictator, Making Her World Stage Debut at Beijing, Looking Poised To Be His Successor
Kim Jong-un’s daughter, Ju-ae, is tagging along with her father at the shindig marking the 80th anniversary of Communist China’s so-called victory over Japan.
When Xi Jinping joined Tiananmen Square, Kim Jong-un walked to his left. The appearance of the inscrutable dictator has proved extraordinary, and as such the adjective “first” accumulates: first visit to China in six years, first participation in a multilateral event since his arrival to power in 2011, first appearance of a North Korean leader in a Chinese military parade since 1959. And yet, all this has been overshadowed by a girl. Kim has com…
North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un, came to Beijing to meet with the presidents of China and Russia, two key allies of his country, and did so with his daughter, fueling speculation that she would be his possible successor.Kim Ju-ae accompanied Kim to Beijing, where she joined leaders from more than 20 countries in a military parade on Wednesday.After the arrival of the train transporting the North Korean entourage to the Chinese capital station …
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