Kim Jong Un Is Turning His Daughter Into a Dictator Girlboss

"On Wednesday, when North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, arrived in Beijing, he brought his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, marking her debut on the international stage. And she quickly stole the spotlight away from China's 80th "Victory Day" parade, commemorating the end of World War II. Is this the official announcement that she's next in line? It's every little girl's dream to follow in her father's footsteps, but what if your dad's footsteps trample over the innocent subjects of your kingdom?"

""This is the final stage of the gateway for being designated as successor," Yang Moo-jin, a professor at the University of North Korean Studies in Seoul, told NBC News. She "has now completed being exposed internally and externally," since she's reportedly been frequently appearing at her dad's side during North Korean events over the past year. It's just all so inspiring to young girls everywhere. And I can only imagine what Ju Ae's father is teaching her in Dictator 101-cue dream sequence."

"Lesson 1: Always put on a big smile, especially at the ballistic missile launch parties. Kim Jong Un's daughter's appearance fuels speculation about new leader. pic.twitter.com/6PFfcVJPAX - Daily Mail (@DailyMail) September 4, 2025 Kim Ju Ae's public appearances are rare, but in 2023, Kim Jong Un brought her to a ballistic missile launch (Father-daughter goals!). And she was nothing but smiles as she watched the grand display of North Korea's nuclear ar"

Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing with his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, marking her debut on the international stage and drawing attention during China's 80th Victory Day parade. Observers interpret her presence as a major step toward being designated successor after repeated appearances beside her father at North Korean events. South Korean experts say she has completed internal and external exposure, accelerating succession speculation. Kim Ju Ae previously attended a ballistic missile launch in 2023 and appeared at other public events while smiling and observing military displays. Her rare but high-profile appearances have fueled debate about leadership continuity and the grooming of a next-generation leader.

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