Seoul, South Korea —A young teenage girl shrouded in mystery and intrigue could very well be the next leader of the isolated hermit nation North Korea. 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: Egypt Independent February 15, 2026 10:00 UTC