Overview
- State agency KCNA released photos that place the girl at the center of the delegation during the visit in Pyongyang.
- The mausoleum houses the preserved bodies of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, making appearances there a key rite of dynastic legitimacy.
- North Korean media have not confirmed her name or age, while the label “Ju Ae” and an age of about 13 stem from unverified outside claims by Dennis Rodman.
- Since debuting in state media in 2022, she has appeared at missile tests and on a China trip, with outlets using honorifics typically reserved for senior officials.
- South Korea’s intelligence service said last year she was regarded internally as a successor after accompanying Kim on a visit to Beijing.