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Kim Ju-ae

(金主愛)

Kim Ju-ae
金主愛
Kim Ju-ae, the daughter of North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his daughter Kim Ju-ae attend a military parade at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang in February. Photo: KCNA via KNS / AFP
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his daughter Kim Ju-ae watch a performance at the Pyongyang Gymnasium in March. Photo: KCNA via KNS / AFP
North Korea

Does North Korea’s Kim Ju-ae have a younger sibling? Seoul thinks so

Seoul’s spy agency says it believes the daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has a ‘younger sibling of unknown gender’.

North Korea

What North Korea’s new warship reveals about Kim’s aim to secure nearby waters

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North Korea

North Korea’s next ruler? Kim Jong-un’s daughter, Seoul’s spies say

Diplomacy

Opinion | Kim Jong-un’s daughter may well become North Korea’s first female leader

The signs of succession are apparent, from Kim Ju-ae’s growing public appearances with her father to her reported appointment to a new leadership position.

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Kim Ju-ae with her father, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, watching a demonstration flight commemorating the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People’s Army Air Force at Kalma Airfield in Wonsan, Gangwon province, on November 28. Photo: KCNA via KNS/AFP
Korean Central News Agency (North Korea)

Video | What do we know about Kim’s daughter and potential successor?

Kim Ju-ae is seen by North Korea analysts as a potential leadership successor, given the number of high-profile events she has attended alongside her father.

North Korea

North Korea unveils image of Kim’s daughter firing rifle at shooting range

Speculation has mounted that Kim Jong-un is grooming his daughter – believed to be named Kim Ju-ae and about 13 years old – as his successor.

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Lessons from China's history

Reflections | As Kim Jong-un grooms daughter to rule, a Chinese princess’s fatal ambition

Princess Anle’s radical petition to inherit the throne set in motion a chain of events that would see her decapitated in her own boudoir.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sits next to his teenage daughter, Kim Ju-ae, who is thought to be his likely successor as the country’s supreme leader. In ancient China, one princess with ambitions of ruling the country became a cautionary tale. Photo: EPA-EFE/KCNA
North Korea

Where is Kim Ju-ae? Succession question hangs over North Korea’s ruling congress

With Kim Jong-un set to outline his end-of-decade vision, the notable absence of his teenage daughter raises fresh succession questions.

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North Korea

‘Heroic era’: why North Korea’s Kim is lauding Ukraine war sacrifices

The new homes for families of fallen soldiers are part of a push to showcase tangible achievements before the party congress, analysts say.

North Korea

Kim’s daughter shaping North Korean policy as succession signals deepen

Citing a spy agency briefing, a South Korean lawmaker said Kim Ju-ae ‘was in the stage of being internally appointed successor’.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his daughter inspect a newly built hotel in Ryanggang province last December. Photo: KCNA via KNS/AFP
North Korea

‘More than a beloved child’: palace visit renews debate on Pyongyang succession

State media has released images of the first recorded visit of Kim Ju-ae, the teen daughter of Kim Jong-un, to the country’s most sacred site.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, his wife and their daughter (centre) visit the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang on Thursday. Photo: KCNA via Reuters
North Korea

‘Maximum deterrence’: why North Korea just revealed its new nuclear submarine

The unprecedented transparency from the normally secretive country shows a shift in North Korean defence strategy, analysts say.

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South Korea

South Korean webtoon slammed for heroine resembling Kim Jong-un’s daughter Ju-ae

Critics say the romantic comedy ‘Princess Goes to School’ risks softening perceptions of North Korea’s regime.

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Kim Jong-un

Video | Kim Jong-un visits new resort with daughter

The new facilities feature indoor and outdoor baths, as well as barbecue restaurants.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his daughter Kim Ju-ae attended opening ceremonies for the country’s lavish new mountain resort on December 20, 2025.
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China-North Korea relations

China’s Xi reaffirms pledge for closer North Korea ties after Kim visit

Chinese leader vows ‘unwavering strategic policy’ with Pyongyang in message marking 77th anniversary of North Korea’s founding.

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After hosting North Korea’s Kim Jong-un in Beijing last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent an anniversary message reaffirming bonds between the neighbours. Photo: TNS
North Korea

How Kim Jong-un’s travel toilet exposes his biometric espionage fears

From his own toilet to a scrubbed-down chair and coffee table, the North Korean leader’s anti-spy tactics reflect a new kind of arms race.

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North Korea

Why Kim Jong-un’s daughter is closer to becoming North Korea’s next ruler

Kim Ju-ae is seen by Korean analysts as a potential successor, given the number of high-profile events she has attended alongside her father.

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China's military weapons

China parades statecraft and hardware as world faces ‘critical’ choices

From the rostrum overlooking Tiananmen Square, Beijing makes a diplomatic stand for a multipolar world.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses attendees during the Victory Day parade in Beijing on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua
China-North Korea relations

Who are the North Korean officials joining Kim Jong-un on China visit?

Pyongyang delegation arrives in Beijing by train, with Kim greeted by No 5 official Cai Qi and top diplomat Wang Yi ahead of military parade.

North Korea

North Korea’s first lady returns with a touch of Gucci glamour

Ri Sol-ju’s appearance with husband Kim Jong-un and daughter Ju-ae is a ‘choreographed move’ to show family stability, experts say.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (right) with his daughter, Kim Ju-ae (centre) and wife Ri Sol-ju (left) at the Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist area on Tuesday. Photo: KCNA/AFP
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