South Korea's spy agency says it sees North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter as his probable successor.
This marks the first time the National Intelligence Service has described Kim Ju Ae as a likely successor.
The agency made its assessment in a document submitted to a member of South Korea's parliament.
According to the lawmaker's office, the spy agency said that based on an analysis of her public engagements and the level of respect shown to her, she currently appears to be Kim's probable successor.
The agency also said that because Kim Jong Un is still young and without major health problems, the situation remains fluid. It said it will keep in mind all possibilities as it continues to monitor developments.
The latest assessment shows a change in the agency's views. In September last year, the agency said it was too early to regard her as Kim's successor.
On New Year's Day, North Korea's state-run television broadcast footage of Kim Jong Un with his daughter.
This marks the first time the National Intelligence Service has described Kim Ju Ae as a likely successor.
The agency made its assessment in a document submitted to a member of South Korea's parliament.
According to the lawmaker's office, the spy agency said that based on an analysis of her public engagements and the level of respect shown to her, she currently appears to be Kim's probable successor.
The agency also said that because Kim Jong Un is still young and without major health problems, the situation remains fluid. It said it will keep in mind all possibilities as it continues to monitor developments.
The latest assessment shows a change in the agency's views. In September last year, the agency said it was too early to regard her as Kim's successor.
On New Year's Day, North Korea's state-run television broadcast footage of Kim Jong Un with his daughter.
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South Korean intelligence agency identifies Kim Jong Un's daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as a probable successor for the first time. Assessment based on analysis of her public appearances and level of respect shown to her. Agency notes that situation remains fluid due to Kim Jong Un's youth and lack of
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240104_23/
Date: Jan. 4, 2024
Created: 2024/01/05 06:30
Updated: 2025/12/08 19:23
Last Read: 2024/01/05 09:32