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World · 6 April 2026

North Korea's Kim Jong Un's daughter now seen as his heir

North Korea's Kim Jong Un's daughter now seen as his heir

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South Korea's National Intelligence Service said on Monday it is now fair to view Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter as his successor. The assessment is the strongest yet on the rising political status of the girl, who could extend the Kim family's rule into a fourth generation. The NIS director delivered the briefing in a closed-door session at the National Assembly.

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