North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter Kim Ju Ae made her first public visit to the Kumsusan mausoleum to pay respects to North Korea's former leaders, according to state media photographs released recently. The appearance has drawn widespread attention as Kim Ju Ae continues to feature more prominently in official coverage. What We Know About Kim Ju AeKim Ju Ae is believed to have been born in the early 2010s, though North Korea has never officially confirmed her age. According to a BBC report from September 2025, Kim Jong Un is thought to have three children, but Kim Ju Ae is the only one who has appeared publicly. According to AFP, North Korean state media have referred to her as “the beloved child” and as a “great person of guidance,” or “hyangdo” in Korean.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 03, 2026 07:27 UTC