North Korea: Kim Jong Un daughter his likely successor, South’s spy agency says

the North Korean leader Jong Un Kim and his daughter Kim Ju Ae watch a missile drill at an undisclosed location in this image released by the North Korea's Central News Agency (KCNA) on March 20, 2023.Reuters

The younger girl of the North Korean leader Jong Un Kim, who has accompanied him to military parades and missile tests, is expected to succeed him, according to the South’s detective agency.

For the first time, Kim Ju Ae has been recognized by the National Intelligence Service as Mr. Kim’s successor.

However, the NIS stated that it was still taking” all choices” into account when developing Pyongyang’s succession strategy.

Since making her open debut in late 2022, Miss Kim has maintained a high status.

According to the NIS, Kim Ju Ae appears to be the most probable successor “based on a thorough analysis of public activities and the level of value for her since her first public appearance.”

Jong Un Kim is also younger, has no serious health issues, and there are many factors, so we are keeping an eye out for all options.

The second-oldest baby of the North Vietnamese leader, Miss Kim, is thought to be around ten years old.

Kim Yung-ho, the secretary of integration for South Korea, expressed a similar opinion of Mr. Kim’s daughter at an event last month.

According to him,” the North Korea is hastening to promote succession purposes amid challenging inside circumstances,” as evidenced by the ongoing focus on Jong Un Kim’s child.

Miss Kim was initially introduced during her public debut in November 2022, but the North Korean spectators have noticed that she is now referred to as a “respected” girl more than’beloved’ one.

The word “respected” is only used to describe the most cherished people in the North Korea. In Mr. Kim’s case, he was n’t referred to as a “respected comrade” until his future leadership was established.

The Kims are said to be descended from a divine heritage, which means only they can rule the nation, according to the North Koreans. Mr. Kim will want to make sure the fifth generation inherits the mantle.

Most recently, Miss Kim traveled with her father to the Hwasong-18 solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile ( ICBM ), the most sophisticated long-range missile in the North Korea’s arsenal, which was launched in December.
She was also by her husband’s part when, following two unsuccessful attempt, the North launched its Malligyong-1 spy satellite into orbit next November. Pyongyang had asserted that Mr. Kim may get a glimpse of the White House from Malligyong-1.

According to researchers, Mr. Kim may want to make sure her child establishes herself before she assumes power by introducing Miss Kim to the people at a young age.

It might also be a means for Mr. Kim to get past prejudices in the North Korea, which is incredibly masculine and has never been ruled by women.

After retired British sports star Dennis Rodman made a contentious journey to the North Korea in 2013, Miss Kim’s existence was first brought up.

Mr. Rodman claimed that he had “held their baby” and “passed moment with Mr.” Kim’s home relaxing by the sea.

Yet his wife Ri Sol Ju was kept a secret until after the couple got married because the North Vietnamese head is so secretive about his family.

Hosu Lee provided extra monitoring in Seoul