US EditionNorth Korean leader Kim and his daughter ride a tank together during army training
Kim Jong Un showcased a new main battle tank with advanced defensive systems and involved his daughter Ju Ae, seen as a likely successor, in the drill to boost military readiness.
- On Friday, state media photos showed North Korean leader Kim Jong and his teenage daughter riding a tank together during military drills, both wearing black leather jackets.
- Kim oversaw firing drills involving tank units and infantry troops on Thursday, calling for completed war preparations as South Korea conducted annual military training that North Korea views as an invasion rehearsal.
- Last week, the duo fired pistols and watched a live-fire test of multiple rocket launch systems during a light munitions factory visit, while state media called her Kim's "most beloved" or "respected" child.
- South Korea's spy agency assessed that Kim was close to designating her as his heir, noting the girl, reportedly about 13, has accompanied her father to high-profile events since late 2022.
- Some experts disagree with the heir assessment, citing Kim's relatively young age and the extremely male-dominated nature of North Korea's power hierarchy, though she visited Beijing with her father Last September.
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Kim Jong-un's Daughter Drives a Tank in North Korean Propaganda Images
North Korea published images on Friday of Kim Ju-ae, the tween daughter of communist dictator Kim Jong-un, appearing to drive a tank. The post Kim Jong-un’s Daughter Drives a Tank in North Korean Propaganda Images appeared first on Breitbart.
Kim Ju Ae apparently continues to prove her fitness as a possible successor to her father. This time she chauffeured North Korea's leaders with the tank. She down at the wheel, he on top.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's daughter Kim Ju-ae has driven a tank during a military drill supervised by her father, Kim Jong-un, as their recent public appearance together has fueled speculation that she could be groomed as his successor. According to the North's state news agency (KCNA), Kim has overseen an offensive tactical drill involving tank and infantry units, calling for strengthened preparations for war. Footage released by state m…
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