South Korea claims to have "credible intelligence" indicating that Kim Ju Ae, the daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, is poised to become his successor.
According to South Korean lawmakers citing intelligence services, the young girl's public appearances are part of a strategy to gradually stage her future role at the head of the regime.
Among the items analyzed are recent images showing Kim Ju Ae participating in military activities, including riding in a tank, intended to illustrate his capabilities and reinforce his legitimacy.
These efforts are intended to prepare domestic opinion and the regime's elite for a possible dynastic succession, in continuity with the North Korean political system.
However, some analysts are calling for caution, believing that it is still too early to officially confirm such a scenario, as North Korea remains opaque on succession issues.
If confirmed, this designation would mark a notable evolution in a country ruled for decades by a male lineage, while consolidating the dynastic nature of power.
This hypothesis also underlines the importance of political and symbolic signals in a regime where official communication is tightly controlled.
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