Next In Line For North Korea's Throne: Kim Jong Un's Daughter?

The daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un might be next in line for the country’s leadership, according to South Korea’s Unification Minister. This development suggests a possible continuation of the Kim family’s rule into its fourth generation.

What Happened: South Korea’s Unification Minister Kim Yung-ho indicated the likelihood of another Kim dynasty in North Korea, as reported by NHK. The minister disclosed this during a briefing with foreign journalists in Seoul on Tuesday.

Kim Jong Un’s daughter’s frequent appearances in North Korean media, particularly at military-related events, have sparked speculations. High-ranking military officers have shown her extraordinary respect, hinting at her possible succession.

“The possibility of the daughter becoming a successor cannot be ruled out,” said Kim Yung-ho. He suggested that North Korea might be giving her early exposure to ensure a seamless transition.

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Kim Yung-ho also hinted at North Korea’s fear of South Korean pop culture affecting its regime. He proposed that the insistence on hereditary succession is a strategy to maintain internal unity.

Why It Matters: Earlier this year, an expert suggested that Kim Jong Un had begun planning for his succession. The expert noted that it might seem unusually early to present his daughter as his heir, considering Kim Jong Un is still young.

In a separate report, South Korean intelligence revealed that Kim Jong Un’s daughter is homeschooled and enjoys skiing, swimming, and horseback riding. The intelligence service also noted that Kim Jong-Un is still too young and healthy to appoint a successor, contradicting the recent speculations.

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