Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:55am on 13 Feb 2026,Friday International
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has chosen his teenage daughter Kim Ju Ae as his heir, according to South Korea’s National Intelligence Service. Lawmakers were told she has reached the stage of “successor designation” after repeated high-profile public appearances. She has been seen at missile tests, military events and state ceremonies. Officials said the assessment is based on her visibility and signs she is giving policy input. Kim Ju Ae is believed to be about 13 years old. Analysts say the move is notable in North Korea’s male-dominated power system. The agency said it will watch upcoming party events for further signals. (PC: BBC)
