According to South Korea’s National Intelligence Service, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s preteen daughter, Kim Ju-ae, is being groomed as a potential successor.

The NIS revealed that Kim Ju-ae, around 11 years old, is receiving leadership training and has made numerous public appearances alongside her father, including at missile launches and state functions.

This suggests a deliberate effort to prepare her for future leadership.

Traditionally, North Korean leaders’ children are kept out of the spotlight until they assume official roles, but Ju-ae’s visibility marks a notable shift, RT has reported.

Despite Kim Jong-un’s relatively young age of 40, the NIS is closely monitoring his health as part of their broader assessment.

Written by B.C. Begley