Kim Jong Un marks 73rd Korean War armistice anniversary with daughter

Kim Jong Un Ju Ae Korean War armistice succession North Korea‑China relations

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un paid respects at several war memorials on the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War armistice, visiting the Fatherland Liberation War Martyrs Cemetery, the Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery and the Chinese People's Volunteer Army cemetery. He laid flowers at the graves of first‑generation guerrilla fighters and honored Mao Anying, the son of Mao Zedong, signalling a warming of ties with China.

For the first time, Kim was accompanied by his teenage daughter Ju Ae, who walked beside him, greeted veterans and stood at the centre of ceremonial formations. South Korea’s Unification Ministry confirmed it was Ju Ae’s inaugural appearance at the armistice commemorations, and the South Korean National Intelligence Service assessed that she is being positioned as Kim’s potential successor.

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China · Chinese People's Volunteer Army · Daeseong‑san Revolutionary Martyrs’ Tomb · Ju Ae · Kim Jong Un · Kim Ju‑ae · Mao Anying · Ri Sol‑ju · South Korea National Intelligence Service

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[● 4 SOURCES] Kim Jong Un attended ceremonies marking the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War armistice on July 26‑27. www.europesays.com · wixx.com · www.hani.co.kr · www.donga.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Kim Jong Un visited the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army cemetery and paid respects at the grave of Mao Anying. www.europesays.com · wixx.com · www.hani.co.kr
[● 5 SOURCES] Ju Ae, Kim Jong Un’s daughter, accompanied him for the first time at the armistice commemorations. www.europesays.com · wixx.com · www.hani.co.kr · www.donga.com · www.iefimerida.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] South Korea’s National Intelligence Service believes Ju Ae is being positioned as Kim Jong Un’s successor. www.europesays.com · wixx.com · www.hani.co.kr
[● 3 SOURCES] The visit to Mao Anying’s grave was presented as a sign of warming North Korea‑China relations. www.europesays.com · wixx.com · www.hani.co.kr
[● 3 SOURCES] Kim Jong Un also visited the Fatherland Liberation War Martyrs Cemetery and the Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery. www.europesays.com · wixx.com · www.hani.co.kr
[● 3 SOURCES] South Korea’s Unification Ministry said it was Ju Ae’s first attendance at the armistice ceremonies. www.europesays.com · wixx.com · www.hani.co.kr