Kim Ju Ae will be officially designated as the successor to Kim Jong Un by December 31, 2026.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently appointed his 13-year-old daughter, Kim Ju Ae, to a leadership role in the country's Missile Administration. This move, coupled with her increasing public appearances, is widely interpreted by South Korean intelligence and international observers as a significant step in preparing her for succession. Speculation about her future leadership has intensified amid ongoing discussions about Kim Jong Un's health and the future of the regime.