North Korea bans girls from having same name as Kim Jong Un's daughter: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

North Korea bans girls from having same name as Kim Jong Un's daughter: Report

Hindustan Times  

North Korea is reportedly forcing girls and women who share the same name as Kim Jong Un's daughter to change it to something else, Fox News reported. North Korea Ban On Names: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, his wife Ri Sol Ju and their daughter Kim Ju Ae attend a military parade. Earlier as well, North Korea has stopped people from using the same names as its leaders and their immediate families South China Morning Post reported as in 2014, people were urged not use the name of Kim Jong Un. Kim Jong Un's daughter Ju-ae was recently seen, wearing a white puffer jacket and red shoes while walking in front of a giant black-and-white missile, during North Korea's military parade, leading to reports saying that she was being groomed to succeed him.

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Kim Jong Un's sister seen with children in state media images
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Kim Jong Un's sister seen with children in state media images

Raw Story  

South Korea's spy agency said Friday it was analyzing rare state media footage showing the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with two children -- saying they could be hers. Key regime spokeswoman Kim Yo Jong was spotted with two youngsters -- a boy and a girl -- while attending North Korea's New Year art performance. The …

Kim Jong Un's sister spotted with children in new photos released by North Korea
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Kim Jong Un's sister spotted with children in new photos released by North Korea

India Today  

South Korea's spy agency said Friday it was analysing rare state media footage showing the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with two children -- saying they could be hers. Key regime spokeswoman Kim Yo Jong was spotted with two youngsters -- a boy and a girl -- while attending North Korea's New Year art performance. The …

Intelligence service says Kim Jong Un preparing daughter Kim Ju Ae to lead North Korea
8 months ago

Intelligence service says Kim Jong Un preparing daughter Kim Ju Ae to lead North Korea

ABC  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is preparing his teenage daughter to lead the nuclear-armed state after his death, according to South Korean MPs briefed by Seoul's spy agency. Photo shows Kim Jong Un and a woman in a pink silk suit wave on an airport tarmac The elevation of Kim Jong Un's female relatives coincides with the growing economic …

South Korea views the young daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as his likely successor
1 year, 2 months ago

South Korea views the young daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as his likely successor

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — The young daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is seen as her father’s likely heir apparent, South Korea’s spy agency said Thursday, its first such assessment on the preteen who was unveiled to the outside world a little more than a year ago. South Korea’s main spy agency, the National Intelligence Service, said Thursday …

South Korean officials now think Kim Jong-un’s daughter is his heir apparent
1 year, 3 months ago

South Korean officials now think Kim Jong-un’s daughter is his heir apparent

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Yet, Kim Jong-un’s first-born child, believed by South Korean …

Kim Jong-un’s friend from school says North Korean leader doesn’t have a son
1 year, 10 months ago

Kim Jong-un’s friend from school says North Korean leader doesn’t have a son

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kim Jong-un may not have …

Meet N Korea’s ‘crown princess’ and possible heir to Kim Jong Un
1 year, 10 months ago

Meet N Korea’s ‘crown princess’ and possible heir to Kim Jong Un

Al Jazeera  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Ju Ae, believed to be about 10 years old, could potentially be his successor. Those analysts went into overdrive late last year when one of North Korea’s biggest non-nuclear secrets was revealed: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter, believed to be about 10 years old. ‘Crown princess’ Author of “North Korea before …

How plump, well-dressed daughter of Kim Jong Un is upsetting North Koreans: Report
2 years ago

How plump, well-dressed daughter of Kim Jong Un is upsetting North Koreans: Report

India Today  

The images of the "plump", well-dressed daughter of Kim Jong Un are causing "secret resentment" in North Korea, a report said. Kim Jong Un's 10-year-old daughter was recently seen with him as North Korea test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile last week. A North Korean resident told Radio Free Asia that Kim Ju Ae's "plump" face is causing resentment in the …

North Koreans secretly hate Kim Jong Un's 'plump, well-dressed' daughter: Report
2 years ago

North Koreans secretly hate Kim Jong Un's 'plump, well-dressed' daughter: Report

Hindustan Times  

Recent public appearances of Kim Jong Un’s daughter Kim Ju Ae have rather sparked hatred towards her among North Korean citizens, instead of love and respect. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un talks with his daughter Kim Ju Ae at a banquet to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Korean People's Army the following day, in Pyongyang, North Korea February …

South Korea agency reveals details on Kim Jong Un's daughter: ‘She’s good at…'
2 years ago

South Korea agency reveals details on Kim Jong Un's daughter: ‘She’s good at…'

Hindustan Times  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter is being home-schooled and spends her leisure time horseback riding, skiing and swimming, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers, as per Associated Press. Kim Jong Un's daughter Kim Ju Ae: The daughter, reportedly named Kim Ju Ae, of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, attends a military parade in Pyongyang, North Korea. Reportedly …

A North Korean Successor at the Korean People’s Army Parade?
2 years ago

A North Korean Successor at the Korean People’s Army Parade?

The Diplomat  

On February 8, North Korea held a military parade to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People’s Army. The country’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un did not speak, but the parade was notable for showcasing a new type of intercontinental ballistic missile and “tactical nuclear operation units,” boasting to domestic and international audiences that North Korea’s …

Is Kim Jong Un Preparing His Daughter As His Successor?
2 years, 1 month ago

Is Kim Jong Un Preparing His Daughter As His Successor?

The Diplomat  

In November 2022, North Korea’s main state-controlled media, Korean Central News Agency, reported on supreme leader Kim Jong Un’s guidance of the Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile test. According to South Korea’s spy agency, Kim Jong Un has three children; Kim Ju Ae is believed to be his second child. Another rationale for the unveiling of Kim Ju Ae is that …

Watch: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter in a rare public appearance
2 years, 1 month ago

Watch: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter in a rare public appearance

Hindustan Times  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter were caught on camera attending a sports event along with other high-ranking officials. Kim Jong Un Daughter: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter watching a sports event. This marks a rare public appearance for Kim Jong Un's daughter sparking speculations that the North Korean leader may be grooming …

North Korean leader brings daughter to soccer match
2 years, 1 month ago

North Korean leader brings daughter to soccer match

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy North Korean leader Kim Jong …

Kim Jong Un attends sports event with daughter. Is she North Korean leader's heir?
2 years, 1 month ago

Kim Jong Un attends sports event with daughter. Is she North Korean leader's heir?

India Today  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter watched a sports event, attended by government officials. Kim Jong Un's daughter is described as Kim's "beloved child" by state media and has been seen alongside her father at military events. READ | North Korea’s Kim Jong Un seen hand-in-hand with daughter in her 1st public appearance The girl was first …

North Korea asks girls to change their names if…
2 years, 1 month ago

North Korea asks girls to change their names if…

Live Mint  

Girls in North Korea with names similar to Kim Jong Un's daughter are being pressured to change them. Kim Jong Un's daughter Ju-ae, who is around 10 years old, was earlier seen with her father - attending a military parade. Amid speculation that Ju-ae is being primed as a future leader of North Korea as her father showed off his …

S. Korea: Unlikely that Kim’s daughter groomed as successor
2 years, 1 month ago

S. Korea: Unlikely that Kim’s daughter groomed as successor

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea on Wednesday said that it’s still premature to determine whether the recently unveiled daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is being groomed as her father’s successor. Kwon cited Kim Jong Un’s relatively young age – Kim turned 39 last month – and North Korea’s male-dominated power hierarchy. Outside studies show only a …

Who is Kim Ju-ae: Everything we know about Kim Jong-un’s daughter
2 years, 1 month ago

Who is Kim Ju-ae: Everything we know about Kim Jong-un’s daughter

The Independent  

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Seoul: Kim's daughter reveal hints at prolonged family rule
2 years, 2 months ago

Seoul: Kim's daughter reveal hints at prolonged family rule

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy North Korean leader Kim …

North Korea instructs parents to name their children 'bomb', 'gun'. Here's why
2 years, 3 months ago

North Korea instructs parents to name their children 'bomb', 'gun'. Here's why

Hindustan Times  

North Korea wants parents to give kids ‘patriotic’ names like ‘Bomb’, ‘Gun’ and ‘Satellite’ as the country is cracking down on names that the government thinks are ‘too soft’, reported The Mirror. Earlier, names similar to those used in South Korea, like A Ri meaning ‘loved one’ and Su Mi meaning ‘super beauty’ were allowed in North Korea. Last year, …

Kim’s daughter appears again, heating up succession debate
2 years, 4 months ago

Kim’s daughter appears again, heating up succession debate

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter made a public appearance again, this time with missile scientists and more honorific titles as her father’s “most beloved” or “precious” child. The daughter, believed to be Kim’s second child named Ju Ae and about 9 or 10 years old, was first unveiled to the outside world last weekend …

Kim's daughter called 'most beloved' child in 2nd appearance
2 years, 4 months ago

Kim's daughter called 'most beloved' child in 2nd appearance

The Independent  

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Seoul: Kim’s daughter unveiled last week is his 2nd child
2 years, 4 months ago

Seoul: Kim’s daughter unveiled last week is his 2nd child

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — The daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un who was recently seen in public for the first time at a missile launch site is his second child aged about 10, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers Tuesday, as speculation swirled about his motives for bringing her to the attention of the outside world. On Saturday, …

North Korea Sparks Speculation With Surprise Show Of Kim Jong Un's Daughter
2 years, 4 months ago

North Korea Sparks Speculation With Surprise Show Of Kim Jong Un's Daughter

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has unveiled the little-known daughter of its leader Kim Jong Un at a missile launch site, attracting keen attention on a fourth-generation member of the dynastic family that has ruled North Korea for more than seven decades. The Kim family has governed North Korea with a strong personality following built around …

North Korea unveils Kim’s daughter at missile launch site
2 years, 4 months ago

North Korea unveils Kim’s daughter at missile launch site

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has unveiled the little-known daughter of its leader Kim Jong Un at a missile launch site, attracting keen attention on a fourth-generation member of the dynastic family that has ruled North Korea for more than seven decades. The North’s state media said Saturday that Kim had observed the launch of its new type of …

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un reveals daughter at missile launch
2 years, 4 months ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un reveals daughter at missile launch

Al Jazeera  

Photos released by North Korean news agency are first official confirmation of the existence of Kim Jong Un’s daughter. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has presented his daughter to the world for the first time in striking photos showing the pair hand-in-hand inspecting the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile. North’s official Korean Central News Agency said on Saturday …

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un brings daughter to latest intercontinental missile launch, vows to counter US nuclear presence
2 years, 4 months ago

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un brings daughter to latest intercontinental missile launch, vows to counter US nuclear presence

ABC  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded to the US beefing up its regional security presence with nuclear assets by inspecting a test of the new Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile. Key points: State media says the intercontinental ballistic missile flew almost 1,000km for more than an hour Kim Jong Un vowed to to counter US "military bluffing" with counteraction …

All About Kim Jong Un’s ‘Tough' Sister Kim Yo Jong Who May be First Woman Leader of North Korea
4 years, 7 months ago

All About Kim Jong Un’s ‘Tough' Sister Kim Yo Jong Who May be First Woman Leader of North Korea

News 18  

In shocking news, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been facing ill health and has reportedly gone into a coma. Kim Yo Jong is Jong Un’s little sister and of the five offsprings of N Korea’s former Supreme Leader Kim Jong-il and Ko Yong-hui. In a private meeting with lawmakers last week, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service said that …

Kim Jong-un's sister could be his successor, but there's another family member who might one day rule
4 years, 11 months ago

Kim Jong-un's sister could be his successor, but there's another family member who might one day rule

ABC  

The rumour mill is in overdrive as the fate of the head of one of the world's most secretive dynasties remains a mystery. North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un is believed to have children with wife Ri Sol-ju, but sister Kim Yo-jong may be his most likely successor. "If Kim Jong-un dies before his two children are grown up enough to …

Kim Jong-un 'fathers third child' after months of speculation about fate of wife Ri Sol-ju
7 years, 7 months ago

Kim Jong-un 'fathers third child' after months of speculation about fate of wife Ri Sol-ju

The Independent  

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Kim Jong Un’s third child born in February, according to South Korea
7 years, 7 months ago

Kim Jong Un’s third child born in February, according to South Korea

CNN  

Story highlights Kim Jong Un married his wife Ri Sol Ju in 2009 Very little is known about their children or private life Seoul CNN — North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has a third child, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service has learned. Lawmakers were briefed on the matter Monday, said Kim Byung-kee of South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party, though …

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