In a significant public appearance, Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Kim Ju Ae, visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun to pay respects at the mausoleums of former North Korean leaders. This marks the first time she has been seen publicly at such a historic site.
According to a photo released by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Friday, Kim Ju Ae, accompanied by her parents, Kim Jong Un and Ri Sol Ju, as well as senior officials, paid tribute at the mausoleums of her grandfather, Kim Jong Il, and great-grandfather, the founder of North Korea, Kim Il Sung.
The photos show the family standing together in the main hall of the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, with Kim Ju Ae positioned between her parents.
Kim Ju Ae, who has been frequently seen in state media over the past three years, is widely considered to be groomed as a potential successor to her father. Analysts and South Korean intelligence agencies speculate that she may one day lead North Korea as part of the country’s fourth generation of leadership. It is believed she was born in the early 2010s.
On January 1st, North Korean state media reported that Kim Ju Ae had participated in the country’s New Year celebrations. In September 2022, she accompanied her father on a state visit to Beijing, marking her first official overseas trip.
Source: AP News