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Will Kim Jong Un’s daughter be his successor?

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16.11 16 Feb 2026


Will Kim Jong Un’s daughter be his successor?


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16.11 16 Feb 2026


Late last week, the intelligence service of South Korea stated that it believed Kim Jong Un has “entered the stage of nominating [his daughter, who is 13 years old] as successor.” But, how exactly does succession work in the secretive state?

Joining Seán to discuss is Hazel Smith, Professor of Korean Studies at SOAS, the School of Oriental and African Studies, in London…

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