Is this teenager the heir to Kim Jong-Un?

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential future of Kim Ju Ae as a leader in North Korea and the implications of her gender in a patriarchal regime.

Kim Ju Ae could be the most powerful teenage girl in the world. Not only is she the daughter of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un – one of the most feared dictators in the world. She could also end up becoming the next Supreme Leader of the country. Recently, she’s been seen at official events more and more alongside her father. But could the patriarchal totalitarian regime in North Korea ever accept a female leader? Here's What You Need To Know.

Topics covered

• North Korea
• Kim Jong Un
• female leadership
• totalitarian regime
• political succession

Keywords

• Kim Ju Ae
• Kim Jong Un
• North Korea
• Supreme Leader
• female leader

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