Kim Jong Un chooses teen daughter as heir, says Seoul

[Zorro]

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has selected his daughter as his heir, South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers on Thursday.

Kim Ju Ae - who is believed to be 13 - has in recent months been pictured beside her father in high-profile events like a visit to Beijing in September, her first known trip abroad.

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) said it took a "range of circumstances" into account including her increasingly prominent public presence at official events" in making this assessment.

The NIS also said it would keep close tabs on whether she will attend the North's party congress later this month - its largest political event that is held once every five years.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0e1g7kwglo

[UTUSN]

1. So the UN beat out Dear Leader with the daughter card!

[jmowreader]

2. That was to be expected

The current leader of North Korea always picks one of his children to be the next one.