🇰🇵 Kim Jong Un
I defected from North Korea – this is what Kim Jong Uns daughter is really like
What happened
Kim Ju Ae, reportedly around 13 years old, has made dozens of public appearances alongside her father, including at missile tests and military parades. State media has referred to her as Kim's "most beloved" and "respected" child. Senior officials have treated her with protocols reserved for a successor, not just a daughter. Defectors and experts believe she may be next in line to take over from her father.
Why it matters
The identity of North Korea's next leader is significant, as the individual will inherit a nuclear-armed state with limited political freedom. The country's citizens have no say in choosing their leader, and experts anticipate minimal domestic opposition to a third dynastic succession.
Key facts
- Kim Ju Ae is reportedly around 13 years old
- Kim has made dozens of public appearances with her father
- Senior officials have treated her with protocols reserved for a successor
- South Korea's intelligence agency believes she is Kim's most likely successor
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