North Korea accelerates succession narrative for Kim Jong-un's daughter

North Korea is ramping up efforts to position Kim Ju-ae, the teenage daughter of leader Kim Jong-un, as his likely successor, according to South Korean intelligence briefed to lawmakers. Recent state media images show Kim Ju-ae driving a new battle tank alongside her father during a military drill, a move seen as an attempt to underscore her military acumen and align her image with Kim Jong-un, who was similarly showcased in military roles before his own rise to power. This deliberate focus on J