Kim Jong-un’s daughter shaping North Korean policy as succession signals deepen
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South Korean lawmakers, citing intelligence briefings, report that Kim Jong-un's daughter, Kim Ju-ae, is increasingly positioned as his successor and is potentially influencing North Korean policy. The National Intelligence Agency (NIS) is closely monitoring her public appearances, particularly at the upcoming Workers' Party meeting in late February, to assess her role and potential title. The NIS now describes her as being in the "stage of being internally appointed successor," a shift from previous descriptions. Kim Ju-ae, believed to be in her early teens, has been prominently featured in state media accompanying her father on inspections, suggesting she is being groomed for leadership and treated as the de facto second-highest leader. The Workers' Party meeting is expected to reveal major policy goals for the coming years.
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