2023-12-23 13:20:38
Nine-Year-Old Daughter of North Korean Leader Sparks Heated Debate Over Future Role
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Kim Ju Ae, made her first public appearance during a rocket launch in November 2022, sparking intense debate over her future role in the regime. Despite attending several events with her father in February, many analysts believe that she cannot be considered the heir to the isolated and impoverished nation due to the country’s Confucian value system, which prevents women from ruling.
However, in recent months, acceptance of the idea that Kim Ju Ae could eventually take over from her father has been growing. South Korean Unification Minister Kim Yung-ho suggested that Kim Jong Un appeared to be in a “rush” to bring his daughter into the public eye and prepare the country for a transfer of power. This conclusion was echoed by the South’s National Intelligence Service director, Cho Tae-yong, who expressed hope that Kim Ju Ae would one day succeed her father.
The North Korean propaganda machine has also been busy building a personality around Kim Ju Ae, with domestic media referring to her as the “Morning Star of Korea,” a title previously bestowed on her grandfather, Kim Il Sung. Even skeptics who had reservations about a female leader in North Korea are now coming around to the idea that Kim Jong Un is laying the groundwork for his daughter to eventually take over.
Experts on North Korean society and culture have noted a shift in perception regarding Kim Ju Ae’s potential as a future leader, with some speculating that her frequent appearances at military events may signal the possibility of a female leader in the patriarchal socialist society. While Kim Jong Un has invested heavily in developing a nuclear arsenal and an array of ballistic missiles, his daughter’s young age makes it difficult to determine her future role with certainty.
Despite the obstacles posed by her gender and age, some believe that the state media has the potential to develop Kim Ju Ae as a powerful leader associated with men while also portraying her as a caring mother figure for the nation. The question of who will succeed Kim Jong Un remains uncertain, but the increasing visibility of his daughter has reignited discussions over the possibility of a female leader in North Korea.
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