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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sits on tank with daughter during military exercise

A growing number of military appearances by the supreme leader’s teenage daughter has sparked speculation that she is being groomed as a potential heir.

Published: 11:32am, 23 Mar 2026Updated: 11:38am, 23 Mar 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s daughter rode on a ‌tank with her father sitting behind her in videos shown on state television. Kim Ju-ae has also appeared in recent days viewing rocket launches and firing pistols with her father. Many experts suggest that she could be in training to succeed him.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sits on tank with daughter during military exercise

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}A growing number of military appearances by the supreme leader’s teenage daughter has sparked speculation that she is being groomed as a potential heir.

A growing number of military appearances by the supreme leader’s teenage daughter has sparked speculation that she is being groomed as a potential heir.