Kim Ju Ae

Kim Ju Ae is the teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. While little is known about her, she has recently become a prominent figure in North Korean state media, appearing alongside her father at high-profile events. These events include military demonstrations, like live-fire rocket tests, visits to Beijing, and public appearances at party congresses. She has also been seen taking aim at a shooting range. This increased visibility has led South Korea's spy agency, the National Intelligence Service (NIS), to believe that Kim Jong Un is preparing to designate her as his successor. The NIS has stated that she is close to being officially designated as the future leader, increasing their earlier assessment of her being the "most likely successor." Her prominence is newsworthy because it suggests a potential shift in North Korea's dynastic succession, although official confirmation is lacking.