Could Kim's teen daughter become North Korea's next leader?

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete March 2, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Could Kim's teen daughter become North Korea's next leader?

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Speculation has arisen regarding Kim Jong-un's 13-year-old daughter, Kim Ju Ae, potentially becoming North Korea's next leader. While the recent party congress didn't confirm this, South Korea's spy agency believes Kim has chosen her as his heir, citing her involvement in policy matters. Kim Ju Ae first appeared publicly in 2022 and has since been featured prominently in state media, often alongside her father at military events. Analysts point to her central positioning in state media and the use of language typically reserved for the supreme leader as indicators of her elevated status. Although much about her remains unknown, her increasing visibility fuels the debate about the future leadership of the isolated nation.

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kim ju ae 100% north korea 90% kim jong un 80% leadership succession 70% heir 70% party congress 60% nuclear weapons programme 50% state media 50% dictatorship 40%

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