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Seoul spy agency unveils potential new heir to North Korea’s Kim Jong-un

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R) and his daughter Kim Ju Ae attending a military parade on February 25, 2026
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R) and his daughter Kim Ju Ae attending a military parade on February 25, 2026. © Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) via AFP

A South Korean spy agency on Thursday revealed that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could have a child born before his chosen successor, daughter Kim Ju Ae, which raises questions about succession. Information about the Kim dynasty is scarce and often difficult to verify.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's daughter and apparent successor is believed to have a younger sibling, South Korea's spy agency said on Thursday, offering a more detailed view of the ruling family's line of succession.

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