US EditionAgency: Kim Jong's Daughter to Be Designated Future Leader
Kim Ju Ae, around 13, is showcased at military and state events signaling dynastic succession, with South Korea's intelligence citing her possible internal appointment as successor.
- Kim Jong Un is appearing to take steps to name his daughter Kim Ju Ae as his successor, with the NIS saying she is thought to be around 13 and providing input on policy matters.
- Observers say the moves reflect cultivation of the Kim family dynasty and the Baekdu bloodline, with analyst Jean H Lee noting the event themes aim to build legitimacy.
- Ju Ae's staged appearances include military parades, the launch of a naval destroyer in April 2024, the Wonsan resort opening, and meetings with Russian culture minister Olga Lyubimova.
- The NIS will monitor whether she attends the upcoming Workers' Party Congress and if she is presented with an official title, indicating potential succession.
- Analysts caution that reports about Ju Ae's role are contested and the intelligence record is imperfect, but a Sejong Institute analyst says Mr Kim likely believes his daughter can succeed.
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Her name is unknown. Her age is also unknown. But ahead of the upcoming party congress in North Korea, all eyes are on Kim Jong-Un's teenage daughter.
She is increasingly seen in public – but remains an enigma. Now Kim Ju-Ae, daughter of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un, is said to have been chosen as her father's successor.
Spy agency says Kim Jong Un’s daughter is close to being designated North Korea’s future leader
South Korea’s spy agency says it believes the teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is close to being designated as the country’s future leader. The assessment comes as Kim moves to extend the family dynasty to a…
She is the only known daughter of Kim Jong-un and Ri Sol-ju and the birth was revealed by Dennis Rodman. Despite her age, she appears with high shoes and luxury items and is already respected by the military officer.
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