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Who is North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter, Kim Ju Ae, and why is she appearing more in the media?

  • Kim Jong Un is believed to have 3 children, including one confirmed daughter, Kim Ju Ae.
  • Ju Ae has recently made several appearances in North Korean media since November.

The daughter of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has recently been making splashes in the state media and in rare public appearances.

She was first unveiled to the public in November when the state released images of Kim Jong Un and his daughter touring an intercontinental ballistic missile testing site. A few months later, she was seen, front and center, at official gatherings, including an anniversary banquet for the North Korean army.

North Korea's Stamp Corp. also announced on Tuesday that an image of the "respected daughter" will be prominently displayed on the country's stamps, according to South Korea's Yonhap News Agency. On Saturday, she was spotted again in photos with her father at a soccer game.

The daughter's global debut is a notable break from the Kim family's usual procedure for public appearances. A verified photo of Kim Jong Un, in comparison, wasn't revealed until he was around 26 years old in 2010, a year before the death of his father, Kim Jong Il.

The unexpected showcasing of the daughter has raised questions about whether Kim Jong Un is sending signals regarding the next heir to the Kim dynasty, though experts have said that it's too early to speculate — especially considering the seat is typically reserved for a son.

Yet little is known or has been confirmed about the daughter herself — by the state and the North Korean leader. Transparency in general has not been a strong suit for the hermit kingdom.

Here's what we know so far about Kim Jong Un's daughter.

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