Kim Jong-un's Daughter: North Korea's Surprising Succession Reveal
North Korea's recent party congress has sparked speculation about Kim Jong-un's succession plans, with many believing his daughter Kim Ju-ae may be the heir apparent. Explore the complex gender politics at play.
The recent Workers' Party congress in North Korea provided rare insights into the reclusive nation's future leadership plans. While the event featured the expected boasts of nuclear development, it also hinted at a surprising potential successor to Kim Jong-un: his daughter, Kim Ju-ae.
Many North Korea watchers believe the young Kim Ju-ae may be being groomed to eventually take over the regime, a move that would defy the country's long-standing patriarchal tradition of male leadership. However, some analysts caution that gender politics could still prove a barrier to her ascension, despite the apparent favor she enjoys from her father.
The party congress provided a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the North Korean leadership, with North Korea expert Andrei Lankov noting that the event
Source: The Guardian
