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North Korea: Kim Jong Un daughter his likely successor, South's spy agency says
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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-67889211
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s young daughter, who has accompanied him to missile tests and military parades, is his “most likely” successor, the South’s spy agency has said.
“But we are keeping our eyes open for all possibilities because Kim Jong Un is still young, has no major health problems, and there are many variables.”
Miss Kim is thought to be the North Korean leader’s second oldest child and is believed to be about 10 years of age.
“The continuous emphasis on Kim Jong Un’s daughter can be seen as evidence that North Korea is hastening to showcase succession intentions amid difficult internal circumstances,” he said.
North Korea observers have noted how Miss Kim is now being referred to as a “respected” daughter, rather than a “beloved” one, as she was first introduced during her public debut in November 2022.
The first time Miss Kim’s existence was ever mentioned was in 2013, after retired American basketball star Dennis Rodman made a controversial trip to North Korea.
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