Some experts believe leader Kim Jong Un is grooming his daughter to be his successor as he brings her along on increasingly frequent and high-profile excursions, fueling speculation in recent years. The exact age of the girl, believed to be named Kim Ju Ae, is unknown, but she is widely believed to be in her early teens. Besides simply appearing at significant events, Ju Ae now appears to have “expressed opinions on some measures” in policy, the NIS said, according to lawmakers. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, along with his daughter, walks away from an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in this undated photo released on November 19, 2022. But that’s an unlikely option for Ju Ae with the spotlight firmly on her.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 13, 2026 20:55 UTC