Kim Jong Un is preparing to designate his daughter, Ju Ae, as his successor, according to South Korean intelligence services.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is preparing to designate his daughter, Ju Ae, as the heir to power, according to statements from South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun, following a briefing from the National Intelligence Service (NIS) of South Korea.

Ju Ae, referred to in North Korean state media as the country's "beloved child," has begun to accompany her father at important events, suggesting a rise in the political hierarchy. Kim Jong Un, who has been reserved in details about his descendants, publicly introduced Ju Ae in 2022.

Information about the possible succession is based on a recent visit to the mausoleum of the regime's founders, where the two paid their respects. The South Korean intelligence service will closely monitor Ju Ae's presence at the upcoming Congress of the Workers' Party, a crucial moment for confirming her role in the country's leadership.

Speculations about Kim Jong Un's daughter being designated as his successor have been made before, fueled by her more frequent appearances in the public space.