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North Korea leader firming up status of daughter as successor: Seoul spy agency

Kim Ju Ae's China trip strengthened her revolutionary narrative and succession status, consolidating Kim Jong Un's dynasty continuity amid deepening ties with China and Russia, South Korea's intelligence said.

  • North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has strengthened the status of his daughter Kim Ju Ae as his likely successor after a trip to China, according to South Korean legislators citing the country's spy agency.
  • North Korean officials were reportedly erasing traces of Kim and Kim Ju Ae's biological information during the trip to China.
  • During the trip, Kim Jong Un met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin to showcase North Korea's efforts to restore relations with China, as per South Korean legislators.
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In the journey of Kim's daughter Kim Ju-ae to China, South Korea sends a clear signal with him. She enjoys the same level of protection as her father.

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Geopolitical Futures broke the news in on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
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