Kim Jong Un's Daughter Likely to Succeed Him

Kim Jong Un is the son of the former head of North Korea, Kim Jong Il, and the grandson of the founder of the country, Kim Il Sung.

Consensus

Kim Jong Un's daughter, Kim Ju-ae, who is around 13 years old, is considered the most likely successor to her father as leader of North Korea.
South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) has confirmed its assessment that Kim Ju-ae is the probable heir.
Kim Ju-ae has been seen accompanying Kim Jong Un at major public events since late 2022, including missile launches and military parades.
North Korean state media have portrayed Kim Ju-ae as a favored and respected child of her father, publishing photos and videos of their close relationship.
The South Korean intelligence agency is investigating whether Kim Jong Un has a son, but even if he does, that son would not be eligible to succeed him.
Kim Jong Un is the son of Kim Jong Il and grandson of Kim Il-sen, the founder of North Korea.

If Kim Jong Un has a son, that son is not capable of becoming a successor. — vm
The South Korean intelligence agency believes Kim Jong Un has a younger child whose gender is unknown. — interfax
Experts doubt that high-ranking North Korean officials would accept a woman as their leader. — vm
There is speculation that Kim Jong Un has three children. — interfax