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Defectors weigh Kim Jong Un’s daughter as possible successor

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Reports published on November 10 say some North Korean defectors believe Kim Jong Un’s daughter may be prepared to succeed him. The Idaho Press said she…

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First published 07:35 UTC, 10 November 2026 · Updated 01:45 UTC, 15 November 2026

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Reports published on November 10 say some North Korean defectors believe Kim Jong Un’s daughter may be prepared to succeed him. The Idaho Press said she first appeared publicly with her father at major state events about four years ago, while noting little is known about her. The Daily Star said she has appeared at missile tests and military parades. The New Indian Express and The Manila Times cited defector Kim Yumi’s concerns about a possible hereditary transfer of power; the reports do not establish that Kim Ju Ae is the chosen successor.

Written by the Gods Eyes news desk with an AI model from the reports on this page, , and checked by software against them. No person checked it: follow the links to read the reporting.

Live timeline 14 headlines

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15 November 2026

  1. 01:19Hankyoreh · Man who crossed into N. Korea presumed to be N. Korean defector in 30s Original ↗

13 November 2026

  1. 16:22Indiatimes · kim jong un flag redesign: Month after Kim Jong Un death rumours, North Korea makes historic flag change for first time in 78 years Original ↗
  2. 13:21El-Balad.com · Kim Jong Un Flag Redesign: North Korea Revises Constitution, Names South Korea Separate Original ↗

11 November 2026

  1. 23:39boredpanda.com · North Korean Escapee Exposes The Truth About The 'World's Most Dangerous 13YO' Tipped As Kim Jong-Un's Heir Original ↗

10 November 2026

  1. 16:08taipeitimes.com · 'Like Gods reigning over humans' Original ↗
  2. 09:36nypost.com · North Korean defectors see Kim Jong Un's daughter as heir apparent Original ↗
  3. 08:05Outlook India · Kim Ju Ae: Is Kim Jong Un's Daughter North Korea's Next Leader? Original ↗
  4. 07:55Daily Star · 'I defected from North Korea – this is what Kim Jong Un's daughter is really like' Original ↗
  5. 07:13The Manila Times · · also on 16 other sitesMany defectors see daughter of North Korea's Kim as heir apparent Original ↗
  6. 06:54The New Indian Express · North Korean defectors view Kim Jong Un's daughter as his possible successor Original ↗
  7. 06:24Indiatimes · 'Like gods reigning over humans': Why Kim Jong Un's daughter could inherit North Korea Original ↗
  8. 05:38The Independent · Why many North Korean defectors see Kim Jong Un's young daughter as heir apparent Original ↗
  9. 03:06winnipegfreepress.com · · also on 7 other sitesHow North Korean defectors view Kim Jong Un's daughter as his possible successor Original ↗
  10. 03:00Idaho Press · · also on 16 other sites'Like gods reigning over humans': Many defectors see daughter of North Korea's Kim as heir apparent Original ↗

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