Kim Jong Un’s daughter is his ‘most likely successor’: Seoul spy agency



News Kim Jong Un’s daughter is his ‘most likely successor’: Seoul spy agency Statement marks first time NIS has identified child as future leader, after previously expressing skepticism Joon Ha Park \| Shreyas Reddy January 4, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un and his daughter watch a New Year's performance in Pyongyang. \| Image: KCNA (Jan. 1, 2024) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter is his “most likely successor,” according to the man tipped as the next head of Seoul’s spy agency. The statement by National Intelligence Service (NIS) director nominee Cho Tae-yong marks the first time South Korean intelligence has explicitly identified her as the DPRK’s next leader. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter is his “most likely successor,” according to the man tipped as the next head of Seoul’s spy agency. The statement by National Intelligence Service (NIS) director nominee Cho Tae-yong marks the first time South Korean intelligence has explicitly identified her as the DPRK’s next leader. Become a member for less than $4 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Kim Jong Un’s daughter is his ‘most likely successor’: Seoul spy agency

Statement marks first time NIS has identified child as future leader, after previously expressing skepticism

Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy January 4, 2024

Kim Jong Un’s daughter is his ‘most likely successor’: Seoul spy agency

Kim Jong Un and his daughter watch a New Year's performance in Pyongyang. | Image: KCNA (Jan. 1, 2024)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter is his “most likely successor,” according to the man tipped as the next head of Seoul’s spy agency.

The statement by National Intelligence Service (NIS) director nominee Cho Tae-yong marks the first time South Korean intelligence has explicitly identified her as the DPRK’s next leader.

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