Seoul's assessment comes as North Korea is preparing to hold its biggest political conference later this month, where Kim is expected to outline his major policy goals for the next five years.
Rigid patriarchy, the necessity of a male heir, and the threat of internal rivals ensure that the “Princess of Pyongyang” will remain a symbolic placeholder rather than a viable sovereign.
By Jack Kim and Joyce Lee SEOUL, Feb 12 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to be taking steps to consolidate ...
A new assessment from South Korea’s spy agency adds to speculation that Kim Jong Un might break with tradition by naming a female successor.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In this photo provided by the North Korean government, leader Kim Jong Un, center right, his wife Ri Sol Ju, third left, and their ...
South Korea's spy agency believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is preparing his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, to be his successor, with signs she's already providing policy input.
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