Kim Ju Ae: Could Kim Jong Un's teen daughter become North Korea's next leader?
Kim Jong Un's 13-year-old daughter, Kim Ju Ae, has become the subject of speculation regarding her potential role as the next leader of North Korea. While Seoul's spy agency believes she is being groomed for leadership, former North Korean official Ryu Hyun-woo argues that the country's patriarchal system would not allow a woman to rule. However, others, including Song Hyun-jin, who interviewed North Korean defectors, believe Ju Ae could be accepted as leader due to her royal lineage and upbringing. The debate surrounding her potential role is likely driven by Kim Jong Un's desire for attention and control over the narrative surrounding his succession.
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
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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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