<p>North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is grooming his teenage daughter as his successor to lead the nuclear-armed state, according to South Korean MPs briefed by Seoul's spy agency on Monday (Jul 29).</p>

<p>The daughter, Kim Ju Ae, whose age has not been confirmed, has been seen with her father at a variety of events, fuelling speculation that Kim Jong Un has chosen her as heir apparent to lead a fourth generation of hereditary rule by his family.</p>

<p>MP Lee Seong-kweun said the National Intelligence Service (NIS) has judged that she has been chosen as heir.</p>

<p>"Pyongyang is teaching Kim Ju Ae to be heir apparent, indicating she's the most likely successor," Lee told reporters after the agency briefing.</p>

<p>The NIS also told parliamentarians that Kim Jong Un is now "heavily overweight" at "around 140kg", putting him at "high risk of heart-related illness".</p>

<p>Kim, who is widely known to be a smoker, was said to have shown symptoms of high blood pressure and diabetes in his early 30s, Lee said, quoting the NIS.</p>

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<p>North Korea also appears to be adjusting Kim Ju Ae's level of exposure to the public, monitoring how North Koreans react to her role as potential successor, the NIS told MPs.</p>

<p>More than half of her outings with her father were related to military activity, such as overseeing drills, the agency told lawmakers.</p>

<p>Kim Ju Ae was referred to as a "great person of guidance" — "hyangdo" in Korean — by state media in March, a term typically reserved for top leaders and their successors.</p>

<p>"Considering the word 'hyangdo' was used, which is only reserved for a leader or successor, the NIS is assessing the succession plan is in shape to some extent," Park Sun-won, another MP, told reporters.</p>

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<p>However, the NIS has not ruled out the possibility that another sibling could emerge as a potential alternative in the succession plan, Park said, given that North Korea has not made an official succession announcement.</p>

<p>First introduced to the world in 2022, Kim Ju Ae was once thought to be her father's second child. However, Seoul said last year it was "unable to confirm for sure" that a once-suspected older son existed.</p>

<p>Former NBA star Dennis Rodman visited North Korea in 2013 and claimed he'd met a baby daughter of Kim's called Ju Ae.</p>

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is grooming his teenage daughter as his successor to lead the nuclear-armed state, according to South Korean MPs briefed by Seoul's spy agency on Monday (Jul 29).

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is grooming his teenage daughter as his successor to lead the nuclear-armed state, according to South Korean MPs briefed by Seoul's spy agency on Monday (Jul 29). The daughter, Kim Ju Ae, whose age has not been confirmed, has been seen with her father at a variety of events, fuelling speculation that Kim Jong Un has chosen her as heir apparent to lead a fourth generation of hereditary rule by his family. MP Lee Seong-kweun said the National Intelligence Service (NIS) has judged that she has been chosen as heir. "Pyongyang is teaching Kim Ju Ae to be heir apparent, indicating she's the most likely successor," Lee told reporters after the agency briefing. The NIS also told parliamentarians that Kim Jong Un is now "heavily overweight" at "around 140kg", putting him at "high risk of heart-related illness". Kim, who is widely known to be a smoker, was said to have shown symptoms of high blood pressure and diabetes in his early 30s, Lee said, quoting the NIS. Watch | North Korean hackers stealing nuclear secrets for weapons programme, US & allies say - Gravitas × North Korea also appears to be adjusting Kim Ju Ae's level of exposure to the public, monitoring how North Koreans react to her role as potential successor, the NIS told MPs. More than half of her outings with her father were related to military activity, such as overseeing drills, the agency told lawmakers. Kim Ju Ae was referred to as a "great person of guidance" — "hyangdo" in Korean — by state media in March, a term typically reserved for top leaders and their successors. "Considering the word 'hyangdo' was used, which is only reserved for a leader or successor, the NIS is assessing the succession plan is in shape to some extent," Park Sun-won, another MP, told reporters. Also read | North Koreans secretly hate Kim Jong Un's daughter Kim Ju Ae. Here's why However, the NIS has not ruled out the possibility that another sibling could emerge as a potential alternative in the succession plan, Park said, given that North Korea has not made an official succession announcement. First introduced to the world in 2022, Kim Ju Ae was once thought to be her father's second child. However, Seoul said last year it was "unable to confirm for sure" that a once-suspected older son existed. Former NBA star Dennis Rodman visited North Korea in 2013 and claimed he'd met a baby daughter of Kim's called Ju Ae. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Kim Jong Un’s daughter being groomed as successor to his throne, claims Seoul spy agency

<p>North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter were caught on camera attending a sports event on Friday (February 17) in a rare public appearance. In attendance, along with Kim, were high-ranking officials. The sports game was held between the staff of the cabinet and the Ministry of National Defence. A video showed Kim Jong and his daughter cheering for participants. The friendly sports event was held to mark the Day of the Shining Star, the 81st birth anniversary of Chairman Kim Jong Il, the current leader's father who died in 2011.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The sports event also saw a tug-of-war match, among other highlights. Sitting in the VIP section, the father-daughter duo was seen smiling and clapping along with others. Believed to be around 10 years old, Kim's daughter brought "joy and excitement" to the match, local media asserted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fresh visuals of the North Korean leader with his daughter have yet again raised speculation if she is being groomed for a crucial role in the coming years. She was last seen with her father at the mega military parade on February 9. While she has not been named by the state media, she has been identified as Ju Ae in some reports.</p>

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<p>“Attendees (at the event( made a firm resolution...to make this year a year of great change for the republic’s development path,” North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Saturday (February 18).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The young girl was also seen last year in November at an ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile) test.&nbsp;</p>

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter were caught on camera attending a sports event on Friday (February 17) in a rare public appearance. In attendance, along with Kim, were high-ranking officials.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter were caught on camera attending a sports event on Friday (February 17) in a rare public appearance. In attendance, along with Kim, were high-ranking officials. The sports game was held between the staff of the cabinet and the Ministry of National Defence. A video showed Kim Jong and his daughter cheering for participants. The friendly sports event was held to mark the Day of the Shining Star, the 81st birth anniversary of Chairman Kim Jong Il, the current leader's father who died in 2011. The sports event also saw a tug-of-war match, among other highlights. Sitting in the VIP section, the father-daughter duo was seen smiling and clapping along with others. Believed to be around 10 years old, Kim's daughter brought "joy and excitement" to the match, local media asserted. Fresh visuals of the North Korean leader with his daughter have yet again raised speculation if she is being groomed for a crucial role in the coming years. She was last seen with her father at the mega military parade on February 9. While she has not been named by the state media, she has been identified as Ju Ae in some reports. Watch this report: × “Attendees (at the event( made a firm resolution...to make this year a year of great change for the republic’s development path,” North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Saturday (February 18). Also read: Ahead of Seoul-Washington joint tabletop exercise, North Korea fires ICBM-class missile The young girl was also seen last year in November at an ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile) test. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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