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Unlike his sister, Kim Yo-jong, who was once considered a potential successor but was not allowed to achieve the so-called "trinity power" (also see: theconversation.com/north-korea-...), Kim Ju-ae is now being smoothly positioned to take control of the military, the party, and the people.
Unlike his sister, Kim Yo-jong, who was once considered a potential successor but was not allowed to achieve the so-called "trinity power" (also see: theconversation.com/north-korea-...), Kim Ju-ae is now being smoothly positioned to take control of the military, the party, and the people.
This move mirrors the actions of his grandfather, Kim Il-sung, who took his son, Kim Jong-il, on a similar trip to China to solidify his succession. By bringing his daughter to China, Kim Jong-un reinforces his image as an heir to his grandfather's legacy.
This move mirrors the actions of his grandfather, Kim Il-sung, who took his son, Kim Jong-il, on a similar trip to China to solidify his succession. By bringing his daughter to China, Kim Jong-un reinforces his image as an heir to his grandfather's legacy.
Adding to my previous The Conversation piece (theconversation.com/north-korea-...), Kim Jong-un's recent visit with his daughter, Kim Ju-ae, appears to signal that she will succeed him.
Adding to my previous The Conversation piece (theconversation.com/north-korea-...), Kim Jong-un's recent visit with his daughter, Kim Ju-ae, appears to signal that she will succeed him.