‘Credible intelligence’ reveals North Korea’s successor to Kim Jong Un, South Korea says South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) believes Kim Jong Un’s daughter is being positioned as his successor, based on what it calls credible intelligence. Recent public appearances, including footage of her with a tank, are seen as attempts to showcase her military aptitude and counter doubts about a female leader. However, some analysts suggest these appearances are not yet definitive proof of her succession.

• South Korea’s NIS believes Kim Jong Un’s daughter is being groomed as his successor.
• The agency cites ‘credible intelligence’ and recent public appearances as evidence.
• Footage of the daughter with a tank and firearms is interpreted as a display of military aptitude.
• These displays may aim to counter doubts about a female successor.
• Some analysts caution that public appearances alone do not confirm succession.
• North Korea is one of the world’s nuclear-armed nations.