torsdag 18. september 2025

Analysis: Kim Jong Un’s daughter steps into ‘successor spotlight’

Her visit to China is seen as part of signaling her succession, and she is thought to have gained enough “revolutionary reputation” to strengthen her position. At just 12 years old, her official succession role may still be seven to eight years away.  One expert noted that in North Korea’s closed, male-dominated society, a female leader would face unique challenges — but ultimately, bloodline matters more.

Meanwhile, Kim Jong Un’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, was observed at a luncheon reception, asserting her presence and demonstrating her continued prominence.