Aunt, niece and a dynasty: Inside North Korea's succession war
India Today
South Korean intelligence indicates that Kim Jong Un may be grooming his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his successor after her recent high-profile appearances and policy involvement, a development closely watched given North Korea's secrecy and isolation.
A fresh wave of speculation surrounds North Korea's leadership succession as recent actions by Kim Jong Un suggest his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, could be positioned as the next leader. South Korea's spy agency and lawmakers have cited a notable increase in her public profile, fuelling ongoing debate among regional analysts about the future of the Kim dynasty.
If the whispers about Kim Jong-un’s successor turn out to be true, it could trigger a succession battle within the family, according to experts.
According to Rah Jong-yil, former South Korean ambassador to the UK and former deputy director of Seoul’s intelligence service, the transition of power to Ju-ae may not be easy, The Telegraph reported.
The South Korean diplomat added that Kim Yo-jong, Jong-un’s 38-year-old sister, has already set her sights on the throne.
Kim Ju Ae, believed to be in her early teens, has appeared at several major events alongside her father. While her exact age remains unconfirmed, she is the only one of Kim Jong Un's children to be publicly acknowledged, with North Korean state media frequently referring to her as the "beloved daughter" and "dear daughter."
The succession theory gained momentum following a closed-door briefing by South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS). Lawmakers reported that the agency believes Kim Jong Un has "entered the stage of nominating her as successor." This assessment has not been officially confirmed by North Korea.
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