Intelligence service says Kim Jong Un preparing daughter Kim Ju Ae to lead North Korea
4 months, 3 weeks 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 and social power of women living inside secretive North Korea. 'A great person of guidance' North Korea also appears to be adjusting Ms Kim level of exposure to the public, monitoring how North Koreans react to her role as potential successor, the NIS told MPs. North Korean state media reported Kim Jong Un criticised local officials for not preventing the flooding.

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Is Kim Jong Un reeling under serious health issues? Korean spy claims his weight climbs to 140 kg
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Is Kim Jong Un reeling under serious health issues? Korean spy claims his weight climbs to 140 kg

India TV News  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and appears to have obesity-related health problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes, and his officials are looking for new medicines abroad to treat them, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers Monday. Kim Jong is a passionate alcoholic Lee said the NIS told lawmakers that Kim has shown symptoms of …

Kim Jong-un is now 'heavily overweight' after ballooning to 22 stone and is grooming his teenage daughter as his succession, South Korean intelligence reveals
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kim Jong-un is now 'heavily overweight' after ballooning to 22 stone and is grooming his teenage daughter as his succession, South Korean intelligence reveals

Daily Mail  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is now considered 'heavily overweight' after ballooning to 22 stone and is grooming his teenage daughter as his successor, according to South Korean intelligence. The NIS also told parliamentarians that Kim Jong Un is now 'heavily overweight' at 'around 140kg', putting him at 'high risk of heart-related illness'. The NIS also told parliamentarians that …

North Korean officials seek medicine for Kim’s health problems related to obesity, Seoul says
4 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korean officials seek medicine for Kim’s health problems related to obesity, Seoul says

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and appears to have obesity-related health problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes, and his officials are looking for new medicines abroad to treat them, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers Monday. On Monday, the National Intelligence Service, South Korea’s main spy agency, told lawmakers in …

North Korean officials seeking medicines for Kim’s obesity-related health problems, Seoul says
4 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korean officials seeking medicines for Kim’s obesity-related health problems, Seoul says

LA Times  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, walks with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a departure ceremony for the latter at an international airport outside Pyongyang, North Korea, on June 19. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and appears to have obesity-related health problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes, and his officials are looking for …

North Korean leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong calls South Korea’s live-fire drills ’suicidal hysteria’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korean leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong calls South Korea’s live-fire drills ’suicidal hysteria’

The Hindu  

The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called South Korea’s recent front-line live-fire drills “suicidal hysteria” as she threatened unspecified military steps on July 8 if further provoked. The warning by Kim Yo Jong came after South Korea resumed firing exercises near its tense land and sea borders with North Korea in the past two weeks. But its …

How North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is using the rise of women to maintain his grip on power
7 months, 4 weeks ago

How North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is using the rise of women to maintain his grip on power

ABC  

With a glamorous wife, a strong and outspoken sister, and a young daughter all sharing the spotlight with a ruthless dictator, you might be forgiven for thinking Kim Jong Un has a keen interest in raising up the women of North Korea. Disaster, famine and the rise of North Korea's women North Korean women have long been relegated to the …

Kim Jong Un’s young daughter is his likely successor, South Korea says
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Kim Jong Un’s young daughter is his likely successor, South Korea says

LA Times  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un waves while his wife, Ri Sol Ju, left, and his daughter, Ju Ae, look on at a New Year’s Eve performance in Pyongyang. The young daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is seen as his likely heir apparent, South Korea’s spy agency said in its first such assessment of the preteen who …

South Korea views young daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as his likely successor
11 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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 on January 4, its first such assessment on the girl 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 on January 4 …

South Korea views the young daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as his likely successor
11 months, 3 weeks 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 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 …

Meet N Korea’s ‘crown princess’ and possible heir to Kim Jong Un
1 year, 7 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 …

Keeping up with the Kims: Potential power struggle brewing in North Korea, says diplomat
1 year, 9 months ago

Keeping up with the Kims: Potential power struggle brewing in North Korea, says diplomat

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 There is a potential “power …

How plump, well-dressed daughter of Kim Jong Un is upsetting North Koreans: Report
1 year, 9 months 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
1 year, 9 months 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: Kim’s daughter enjoys horseback riding, skiing
1 year, 9 months ago

South Korea: Kim’s daughter enjoys horseback riding, skiing

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — The recently unveiled daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is being home-schooled and spends her leisure time horseback riding, skiing and swimming, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers Tuesday. Since its foundation in 1948, North Korea has been successively ruled by male members of the Kim family: Kim’s father Kim Jong Il and his …

South Korea agency reveals details on Kim Jong Un's daughter: ‘She’s good at…'
1 year, 9 months 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 …

South Korea: Kim's daughter enjoys horseback riding, skiing
1 year, 9 months ago

South Korea: Kim's daughter enjoys horseback riding, skiing

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 The recently unveiled daughter of …

A North Korean Successor at the Korean People’s Army Parade?
1 year, 9 months 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?
1 year, 10 months 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 …

Kim Jong Un attends sports event with daughter. Is she North Korean leader's heir?
1 year, 10 months 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…
1 year, 10 months 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 …

North Korea bans girls from having same name as Kim Jong Un's daughter: Report
1 year, 10 months 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 …

S. Korea: Unlikely that Kim’s daughter groomed as successor
1 year, 10 months 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 …

Kim Jong Un shows off daughter, missiles at North Korean parade
1 year, 10 months ago

Kim Jong Un shows off daughter, missiles at North Korean parade

Live Mint  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his young daughter took center stage at a huge military parade, fueling speculation that she is being primed as a future leader of the isolated country as her father showed off his latest, largest nuclear missiles. Wednesday night's parade in the capital, Pyongyang, featured the newest hardware in Kim’s growing nuclear arsenal, including …

Is this the face of North Korea’s future leader? Kim Jong Un shows off his daughter
1 year, 10 months ago

Is this the face of North Korea’s future leader? Kim Jong Un shows off his daughter

LA Times  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center left, attends a military parade in Pyongyang this week with his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, believed to be about 10, to mark the 75th anniversary of the national army. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his young daughter took center stage at a huge military parade, fueling speculation that the girl is …

North Korean leader Kim brings daughter to visit troops
1 year, 10 months ago

North Korean leader Kim brings daughter to visit troops

The Hindu  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un brought his daughter to visit troops to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the country's army as he lauded the “irresistible might” of his nuclear-armed military, state media said Wednesday. North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said Wednesday that Mr. Kim visited the lodging quarters of the Korean People’s Army’s general …

Kim Jong-un gives strongest hint yet about his successor at key military event
1 year, 10 months ago

Kim Jong-un gives strongest hint yet about his successor at key military event

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-un’s …

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits and encourages troops with daughter
1 year, 10 months ago

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits and encourages troops with daughter

The Hindu  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un lauded the “limitless strength” of his nuclear-armed military as he visited troops with his daughter to mark the 75th founding anniversary of his army, state media said on February 8. North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said Mr. Kim visited an unspecified barracks with his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, and later on Tuesday …

Seoul: Kim’s daughter reveal hints at prolonged family rule
1 year, 11 months ago

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

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s disclosure of his daughter in recent public events was likely an attempt to show his people that one of his children would one day inherit his power in what would be the country’s third hereditary power transfer, South Korea’s spy service told lawmakers Thursday. The young Ju Ae’s appearance came …

Is Kim Jong Un planning a family dynasty for North Korea? Seoul’s spy agency thinks so
1 year, 11 months ago

Is Kim Jong Un planning a family dynasty for North Korea? Seoul’s spy agency thinks so

LA Times  

This undated photo provided by the North Korean government shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, and his daughter, right, walk to a photo session with those involved in the recent launch of what it says was a Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s disclosure of his daughter in recent public events was likely an …

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

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

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 Korea's leader has …

North Korea unveils Kim’s daughter at missile launch site
2 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

Everything about Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong who threatened South Korea with nuclear weapons
2 years, 8 months ago

Everything about Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong who threatened South Korea with nuclear weapons

India TV News  

The North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo-jong has been creating headlines ever since she issued threats to South Korea in the past three days. Image Source : TWITTER/@WUNFIF North Korea's Kim Jong-un with sister Kim Yo-jong Rise to prominence Kim Yo Jong rarely made public appearances until 2010 when she was first photographed attending a party conference. …

Is Kim Yo-jong the most powerful woman in North Korea?
3 years, 2 months ago

Is Kim Yo-jong the most powerful woman in North Korea?

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. So it was something of a surprise when, the …

North Korea's sibling rulers Kim Jong Un and Kim Yo Jong are putting those on Yeonpyeong Island on edge
3 years, 4 months ago

North Korea's sibling rulers Kim Jong Un and Kim Yo Jong are putting those on Yeonpyeong Island on edge

ABC  

For the 2,000 people who call Yeonpyeong Island home, it can sometimes feel like they live at the mercy of the North Korean Kim family's whims. North Korea's ruler Kim Jong Un has repeatedly and publicly warned in recent months that his country is facing huge challenges. "The dangerous war practice of South Korea and the US that ignores our …

Kim Jong Un's weight loss sparks debate among North Korea watchers about leader's grip on power
3 years, 6 months ago

Kim Jong Un's weight loss sparks debate among North Korea watchers about leader's grip on power

ABC  

When Kim Jong Un strode past news cameras on his way to a politburo meeting this week, the analysts who monitor his every move for clues about what's happening in North Korea noticed a big change. Dr Bong Young-shik, a research fellow at Yonsei University Institute for North Korean Studies, said Kim Jong Un's health is a key consideration for …

Demoted? Pushed aside? Fate of North Korean leader’s powerful sister is unclear
3 years, 11 months ago

Demoted? Pushed aside? Fate of North Korean leader’s powerful sister is unclear

LA Times  

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, arrives for the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. But when she released a statement criticizing South Korea on Wednesday, North Korean state media identified her as a “vice department director” of the party, a lower rank than her previous title of “first …

North Korea: Kim Jong-un’s sister ‘demoted’ as party looks to consolidate power around one man
3 years, 11 months ago

North Korea: Kim Jong-un’s sister ‘demoted’ as party looks to consolidate power around one man

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-un’s …

Mixed Signals for North Korean Leader's Sister as Kim Seeks to Cement Power
3 years, 11 months ago

Mixed Signals for North Korean Leader's Sister as Kim Seeks to Cement Power

News 18  

The name of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister was missing from a new list of the ruling Workers’ Party’s politburo, according to state media on Monday, raising questions about her status after several years of increasing influence. Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un’s sister, remained a member of the Central Committee but was not included in its politburo, …

Kim Jong-un has been bringing women into the spotlight in a way his father and grandfather never did
3 years, 11 months ago

Kim Jong-un has been bringing women into the spotlight in a way his father and grandfather never did

ABC  

He has nuclear weapons, a massive army and seemingly the adoration of his people. "The rise of a small handful of women is not enough for a change in policy — it's hard line," she said, pointing out North Korea remained a deeply patriarchal society. Kim Yo-jong is often called her brother's "propagandist in chief", but she has taken more …

’I have failed’: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un shows tearful side
4 years, 2 months ago

’I have failed’: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un shows tearful side

Live Mint  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared to shed tears at the weekend as he thanked citizens for their sacrifices, in the most striking demonstration yet of how he is relying on his "man of the people" persona to tackle his country's deepening crises. "Kim's modesty and candour, and his tears and choking, were all highly unusual, even for someone …

Kim Jong-un is dealing with coronavirus and a string of natural disasters. Can he maintain his grip on power?
4 years, 3 months ago

Kim Jong-un is dealing with coronavirus and a string of natural disasters. Can he maintain his grip on power?

ABC  

It has battled typhoons, a storm, flooding, a coronavirus lockdown, and now North Korea faces a new challenge: to rebuild and harvest its crops before winter hits. Mr Cotton, who has studied North Korea's missile program, said the regime could use the recent disasters as an excuse to purge "scapegoats for the disasters". "The despotic Kim monarchy's somehow managed to …

All About Kim Jong Un’s ‘Tough' Sister Kim Yo Jong Who May be First Woman Leader of North Korea
4 years, 4 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 'Mocking' Death Frequently Has Given Internet New Life With Memes
4 years, 4 months ago

Kim Jong Un 'Mocking' Death Frequently Has Given Internet New Life With Memes

News 18  

Reports have surfaced again that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has slipped into coma after health complications and that his sister Kim Yo Jong is set to take reins of the country. Here are some reactions to Jong Un's health: Kim Jong Un every month ‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/ekqyoEmgUX — Vijay Jaiswal August 24, 2020 kim jong un coming back from …

Kim Jong Un’s sister now ‘de facto second-in-command’ in N Korea
4 years, 4 months ago

Kim Jong Un’s sister now ‘de facto second-in-command’ in N Korea

Al Jazeera  

Intelligence report says Kim’s younger sister is now responsible for the nation’s relations with the US and South Korea. South Korea’s intelligence agency believes that Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, is serving as his “de facto second-in-command” but has not necessarily been designated his successor. Ha Tae-keung, an opposition party legislator on the …

Who is Kim Yo Jong? North Korea Leader's Sister May Just Be More Dangerous Than Him
4 years, 6 months ago

Who is Kim Yo Jong? North Korea Leader's Sister May Just Be More Dangerous Than Him

News 18  

Last Saturday, Kim Yo Jong, the sister of the most powerful man in North Korea, Kim Jong Un, suggested the decimation of a Joint Liaison Office between North and South Korea in Kaesong. With it, Jong Un not only put herself at the forefront of North Korea's stand on South Korea but also emerged as one of the top leaders …

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