Kim Jong-un’s daughter shaping North Korean policy as succession signals deepen

SCMP · 2026-02-12
Kim Jong-un’s daughter shaping North Korean policy as succession signals deepen

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un appears to be taking steps to ‌consolidate his daughter’s position as successor, and there are signs she is providing input on policy matters, South Korean lawmakers said on Thursday, citing a spy agency briefing. South Korea’s National Intelligence Agency (NIS) will