North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, was seen smiling while sitting on a tank as his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, drove the vehicle during a large-scale military drill in North Korea. Kim Ju Ae, believed to be around 13 years old, has been increasingly seen alongside her father at official events, indicating a possible future role as his successor.
The father-daughter duo, both dressed in matching leather jackets, supervised military demonstrations showcasing a new advanced tank model with enhanced offense and defense capabilities against drones and anti-tanks systems. The event included rocket launches and drone operations, highlighting North Korea’s focus on military modernization.
The presence of Kim Jong-un’s daughter at such a significant military event underscores her growing importance within the regime. Referred to as the dictator’s “respected” child by North Korean state media, Kim Ju Ae has quickly emerged as a prominent figure in her father’s strict regime.
The existence of Kim Jong-un’s daughter became known when former NBA star Dennis Rodman revealed during a visit to Pyongyang in 2013 that the North Korean leader had more than one child. Kim Ju Ae made her first public appearance in November 2022 and has since been seen accompanying her father on various high-profile occasions, including a military parade in China and participating in shooting activities together.
