Kim Jong Un has a secret son: who could inherit power in Pyongyang.

Secret Son of Kim Jong Un

According to The Sun: Kim Jong Un has a secret son who is studying in the West and, according to sources, may become his heir in the future.

Last week, the North Korean leader made a rare visit outside his country to participate in a large military parade in China.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae Reuters A lawmaker from Seoul expressed doubts that Kim Ju Ae is first in line for succession. Reuters There are speculations that Kim's son is 'probably studying somewhere abroad in the Western world'. AFP

Heritage and Education

Highlighting his power, Kim Jong Un did not come alone but brought his 12-year-old daughter Kim Ju Ae with him. Her appearance sparked rumors that she is being prepared to become her father's successor.

South Korean intelligence previously reported that Kim Ju Ae is undergoing preparation for future leadership of the world's most secretive country.

However, a lawmaker from Seoul expressed doubts about this, believing that Kim Jong Un has another heir in mind.

“I do not see her as the next supreme leader of North Korea,” - said representative Park Chi Won on YTN radio.

He noted that Kim Ju Ae “has not appeared at official events such as military parades or banquets.”

Theories on Succession

Park also expressed his theory regarding succession in the Kim dynasty.

“In a socialist country or feudal society, there has never been a case where a daughter became the heir or a woman became the head of state,” - he emphasized.

He added that Kim Jong Un's son is likely “studying somewhere abroad in the Western world.”

The Kim regime is known for its ruthlessness even towards members of its own family. One of Kim Jong Un's brothers, Kim Jong Nam, was killed in 2017 using a nerve agent in Malaysia, allegedly on the orders of Kim Jong Un.

Connections with Other Authoritarian Regimes

Kim Jong Un continues to strengthen ties with other autocrats in the world, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, with whom he recently attended a military parade in China.

AP Kim's close ties with aggressive Putin have led to the supply of weapons and soldiers to support Russia. Reuters

It remains uncertain how the evolving circumstances will affect Kim Jong Un's rule and his family. The question of succession, which burdens the North Korean regime, may reveal new aspects in the context of international politics, particularly in relations with other states.

The prospect of Kim Jong Un's son studying abroad raises new questions about potential changes in North Korea's internal and foreign policy. How the power will cope with this will be shown by time.