South Korea's NIS Investigates Kim Jong Un's Potential Son Amidst Daughter's Rising Profile
South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) is actively working to verify whether North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has an elder son, while simultaneously reaffirming its assessment that his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, is the most likely successor to the nation's leadership. This investigation comes in response to recent media reports suggesting that South Korean intelligence authorities had concluded Kim Jong Un has no son with his wife, Ri Sol Ju. The NIS, however, maintains that even if a son exists, current circumstances indicate he would not be in a position to inherit power. Kim Ju Ae, believed to be around 13 years old, has been increasingly visible in public, accompanying her father to significant events such as missile launches and military parades since late 2022. North Korean state media has consistently portrayed her as Kim Jong Un's 'most beloved' or 'respected' child, highlighting her growing political standing. The NIS's assessment of her solid political status is based on a comprehensive analy...
