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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2025 · 10 MIN

Why is everyone talking about Kim Jong Un’s daughter?

from What in the World · host BBC World Service

Kim Ju Ae is reportedly around 13-years-old, but she could be the next leader of North Korea. There is huge speculation about why her father, Kim Jong Un, would choose her over her siblings, and what this could mean for the future of the world’s most secretive country. So what’s going on here? And how does North Korea even choose its successors?The BBC’s Rachel Lee breaks down everything we need to know. Plus, a very special guest (Hannah’s dad) joins us to share whether he would entrust Hannah to succeed him if he ruled a country. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: [email protected] WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Emily Horler and Mora Morrison Editor: Verity Wilde

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