Is North Korea preparing a teenage girl to become its next leader?

North Korea Leadership Succession - The report focuses on Kim Jong-un's daughter, believed to be around 13 years old (born roughly in 2012), and her increasing public appearances [1][3][4] - Analysts suggest her frequent appearances alongside Kim Jong-un indicate potential training to take over the leadership role [5][6] - Intelligence services indicate Kim Jong-un may have three children, including a possible elder son, raising questions about the succession choice [6] Potential Reasons for Succession Choice - Analysts suggest the daughter may possess traits deemed suitable for a future leader, such as ruthlessness [7] - Another possibility is that Kim Jong-un perceives her as less of a threat compared to a male heir, as she may be less likely to develop her own power base [8] - The prominence of Kim Jong-un's sister, Kim Yo-jong, in North Korean politics suggests the possibility of a female leader in the future [9][10] International Relations Context - The daughter's initial public appearance was at the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the United States [3] - Kim Yo-jong often delivers strong criticisms against the United States and South Korea on North Korean state television [10]