Kim Jong Un’s daughter may face her 'ambitious, ruthless' aunt in succession battle for North Korea
Kim Jong-un's decision to name his daughter, Kim Ju-ae, as his successor has sparked concerns of a power struggle within the North Korean family. Former intelligence official Rah Jong-yil believes that Kim Yo-jong, Kim's ambitious aunt, could challenge Ju-ae for power. The South Korean National Intelligence Service (NIS) noted Ju-ae's increasing public presence and speculated she may attend the upcoming party congress. However, experts warn of a potential power struggle given the family's history of assassinations and suggest that Kim Yo-jong is better positioned to seize control in the event of Kim Jong-un's death or incapacitation.
12 FEB 2026
— Times of India
The National Intelligence Service assesses that Kim Jong Un's daughter, Kim Ju Ae, is being positioned as his successor.
— The Guardian
South Korea's national intelligence service is monitoring Kim Jong-un's daughter, Kim Ju-ae, for signs she may soon be designated as the country's future leader.
16 FEB 2026
· THIS STORY — Times of India
Kim Jong-un's daughter, Kim Ju-ae, has sparked speculation about a power struggle within the North Korean family, with Kim Yo-jong, her ambitious aunt, potentially challenging her for power.
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