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Last Updated: February 15, 2026, 15:44 IST A power struggle is likely between the 13-year-old daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Kim Ju Ae, and his ruthless sister, Kim Yo-jong Rapid Read Summarized by AI. + North Korea may face a succession battle between Kim Jong Un’s 13-year-old…

AFP 13 Feb, 2026 02:32 AM 3 mins to read North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with his daughter Kim Ju Ae and wife Ri Sol Ju. The North Korean leader has entrenched his daughter as heir apparent ahead of a landmark party conference. Photo / AFP, KCNA via KNS…

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has selected his 13-year-old daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his successor, according to South Korea’s National Intelligence Service. The South Korean spy agency disclosed the assessment to lawmakers, saying it reached the conclusion after reviewing a range of indicators. This includes the teenager’s increasingly…

 South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has selected Kim Ju Ae, his daughter, as successor. According to the BBC, the South Korean spy agency told lawmakers that it assessed Ju Ae to be the designated heir after considering a “range of circumstances”, including…

South Korea’s spy agency has told lawmakers that Kim Jong Un has chosen his teenage daughter, Kim Ju-ae, as his successor. The National Intelligence Service said it reached that assessment after weighing multiple indicators, including her increasingly frequent appearances at major state events.  The agency said it is closely watching…

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announces major construction plans for 20 regions, aiming to transform nearly one-third of the country’s cities and counties. SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has laid out ambitious construction plans for the coming year, targeting 20 underdeveloped regions across the country. The projects…

North Korea test-fired a large-caliber multiple-rocket launcher system on Jan. 27, state media reported Wednesday. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of an upgraded large-caliber multiple rocket system, state-run media reported Wednesday. Kim said the test held "great significance…

Updated : , ,   SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has dismissed a vice premier over troubles in a factory modernization project, an apparent move to tighten discipline among officials and push them to deliver greater results ahead of a major political conference. The…

Seoul — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister has demanded a detailed "explanation" from Seoul over a drone it accused South Korea of flying over its territory, state media reported Sunday.The North alleged on Saturday that the craft crossed from the South Korean border county of Ganghwa into…

Speculation over whether the 13 year-old could be named a high-level official at the upcoming ruling Workers' Party congress Author of the article: Associated Press Hyung-jin Kim Published Jan 02, 2026  •  2 minute read In this photo provided by the North Korean government, leader Kim Jong Un, centre right,…