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Seoul spy agency unveils potential new heir to North Korea’s Kim Jong-un

A South Korean spy agency on Thursday revealed that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could have a child born before his chosen successor, daughter Kim Ju Ae, which raises questions about succession. Information about the Kim dynasty is scarce and often difficult to verify.

France 24 · Sep 10

Kim Jong Un, daughter oversee test of North Korea's 'deadly yet attractive' rocket launchers

North Korea tested nuclear-capable rocket launchers, state media reported on Sunday, a day after neighbour and rival South Korea detected the launch of around 10 ballistic missiles from the secretive state.

The Times of India · Mar 15

Succession games? North Korea releases photo of Kim Jong Un’s daughter firing rifle

North Korea on Saturday released a photo showing leader Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter and presumed heir, Ju Ae, firing a rifle at a shooting range—fueling ongoing speculation that she is being prepared to succeed him.

The Times of India · Feb 28

Her name and age are unconfirmed, but she could be North Korea’s next Supreme Leader

Here’s what we know about the teen believed to be called Kim Ju Ae

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025

North Korea's Kim Ju Ae 'Likely Successor': Seoul

South Korea's spy agency said Thursday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter, Ju Ae, who recently accompanied him on a high-profile visit to Beijing, is understood to be his recognised successor.

International Business Times · Sep 11, 2025

Kim Jong Un has brought his daughter to Beijing. What to know about the possible North Korean heir

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has brought his young daughter on a significant trip to China, marking her first known overseas appearance

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

Who is Kim Ju Ae – the world’s most dangerous 13-year-old girl ‘named Kim Jong Un’s heir’

Kim Ju Ae made her public debut in 2022 and appeared last year at her father’s most important foreign engagement ever. Now South Korean spies believe she has been formally named as Kim Jong Un’s ‘successor-designate’. Maroosha Muzaffar reports

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

Pools And Slides As North Korea Set To Open 'World Class' Tourist Resort

North Korea has completed construction on a massive tourist resort boasting colourful water slides and swimming pools, state media said on Thursday, a pet project of leader Kim Jong Un. Kim was an enthusiastic visitor this week to the sprawling site on the isolated country's east coast, which is set…

International Business Times · Jun 26, 2025

North Korea issues statement on warship damage during launch accident as furious Kim Jong Un demands arrests

Satellite imagery on the site showed the vessel lying on its side, with most of its hull submerged and draped in blue covers

Evening Standard · May 22, 2025

North Korea Deploys 250 Missile Launchers To Southern Border: KCNA

North Korea has deployed 250 ballistic missile launchers to its southern border, with leader Kim Jong Un describing the weapons as a "powerful treasured sword" to defend its sovereignty, state media said Monday.

International Business Times · Aug 5, 2024