What do we know about Kim Jong Un's daughter - and expected successor?

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete February 12, 2026 at 05:00 PM

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Kim Jong Un's daughter, Kim Ju Ae, has increasingly appeared in North Korean state media since November 2022, sparking speculation about her potential role as successor. Believed to be around 10 years old, she has been seen at significant events like ICBM launches and military parades, often described with honorific titles. Her first foreign trip was with her father to China in September 2023. South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) suggests she is home-schooled and enjoys activities like horse riding and swimming. In January 2024, the NIS assessed Kim Ju Ae as the "most likely" successor to her father, though they acknowledged the situation remains fluid due to Kim Jong Un's relatively young age and other potential factors.

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