Kim Jong-un's daughter gets role in missile programme

Kim Jong-un is preparing a successor: daughter gets a role in DPRK missile programme

The leader of the DPRK Kim Jong-un instructed his daughter Zhu Y. a new role related to the country's nuclear and missile forces. This was reported by Newsweek with reference to analytical estimates.

According to sources, the girl actually performs functions similar to a managerial role in the missile bureau, which may indicate her gradual advancement in the regime's hierarchy.

Preparing a successor

Zhu Ye is reportedly already regularly attending military briefings held by senior generals. Some assessments suggest that she may even be able to pass on individual orders on behalf of the leadership.

Analysts believe that such steps may be part of a long-term strategy to prepare a potential successor to Kim.

What it means

Experts point out that the public promotion of the DPRK leader's daughter is unusual for the North Korean political tradition, but fits into the logic of the hereditary transfer of power in the country.

If the trend continues, in the future, Joo Ae may receive much broader powers, up to and including control over the Korean People's Army.

Context.

In recent years, Kim Jong-un's daughter has increasingly appeared alongside her father at military events and missile tests. This fuels Western analysts' speculation about the formation of a possible dynastic succession in the DPRK.

At the same time, there is no independent official confirmation of her formal appointment to the leadership position.