Politics · 12 February 2026
South Korean spies say Kim picked daughter as successor
South Korea’s intelligence agency has informed politicians that the North Korean ruler selected Kim Ju Ae to replace him. Officials stated the teenager, believed to be 13, has moved from training stages to a formal succession designation. She reportedly provides input on state policies and acts as the nation's second-highest authority. Spies are now watching to see if she appears at a major political gathering later this month.
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