North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s sister takes major step up party rungs
Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was promoted to full department director at the Workers' Party congress. The promotion, announced by Pyongyang’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), comes during a rare five-year gathering of party elites and is seen as an opportunity for Kim Jong-un to solidify his power.
28 FEB 2026
— South China Morning Post
Kim Jong-un and his daughter's near-identical attire at a military parade have fueled speculation about North Korea's succession plans.
— South China Morning Post
Kim Jong-un unveiled images of his daughter, Kim Ju-ae, firing a rifle at a shooting range.
1 MAR 2026
— BBC
Speculation surrounds Kim Ju Ae's potential leadership role in North Korea, with differing opinions on her suitability based on her lineage, upbringing, and the country's patriarchal system.
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