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Kim Jong-un Biography Flash a weekly Biography.
Kim Jong-un rang in 2026 in grand style, appearing publicly at a New Year's celebration in Pyongyang where he was joined by his wife Ri Sol-ju and his daughter Kim Ju-ae. According to the Korea JoongAng Daily, the festivities took place at the May Day Stadium with what state media described as splendor, complete with fireworks, performances, and large crowds. In his New Year's address, the North Korean leader praised his people's achievements from 2025, emphasizing internal unity and calling the year "another year of the great DPRK."
What's particularly noteworthy here is Kim's heavy focus on troops deployed overseas, specifically those fighting in Russia. According to France24 and reporting from South Korea's intelligence agencies, thousands of North Korean soldiers are assisting Russia in Ukraine, with at least 600 estimated to have died. In his New Year's message, Kim expressed his admiration for these soldiers, telling them "Behind you stand Pyongyang and Moscow," and framing their service as forging an "invincible alliance" with Russia. This was an unusually direct acknowledgment of casualties and overseas military engagement.
Just days later, Kim Ju-ae took center stage in what's sparking serious succession speculation. The Korea JoongAng Daily reports that on January second, Kim Jong-un visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, North Korea's most sacred mausoleum, and for the first time in three years, his daughter occupied the central position in the procession between her parents. This was her first-ever visit to the palace since her public debut in 2022. State media released photos showing the positioning, which analysts interpreted as a potential succession signal, especially with the Workers' Party's Ninth Congress scheduled for early 2026.
Adding to the intrigue, footage aired by North Korean state media showed Kim Ju-ae stepping out of her father's limousine first at New Year's events, holding his hand, whispering to him, and kissing his cheek as midnight struck. However, experts remain divided on what this means. Some analysts suggest this could be preparation for assigning her an official title at the upcoming party congress, while others argue it emphasizes Kim's family-oriented leadership style rather than a formal succession plan.
On the military-industrial front, the North Korean leader also inspected a missile factory and ordered increased production of precision-guided missiles designed to eventually replace current rocket artillery systems.
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Kim Jong-un rang in 2026 in grand style, appearing publicly at a New Year's celebration in Pyongyang where he was joined by his wife Ri Sol-ju and his daughter Kim Ju-ae. According to the Korea JoongAng Daily, the festivities took place at the May Day Stadium with what state media described as splendor, complete with fireworks, performances, and large crowds. In his New Year's address, the North Korean leader praised his people's achievements from 2025, emphasizing internal unity and calling the year "another year of the great DPRK."
What's particularly noteworthy here is Kim's heavy focus on troops deployed overseas, specifically those fighting in Russia. According to France24 and reporting from South Korea's intelligence agencies, thousands of North Korean soldiers are assisting Russia in Ukraine, with at least 600 estimated to have died. In his New Year's message, Kim expressed his admiration for these soldiers, telling them "Behind you stand Pyongyang and Moscow," and framing their service as forging an "invincible alliance" with Russia. This was an unusually direct acknowledgment of casualties and overseas military engagement.
Just days later, Kim Ju-ae took center stage in what's sparking serious succession speculation. The Korea JoongAng Daily reports that on January second, Kim Jong-un visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, North Korea's most sacred mausoleum, and for the first time in three years, his daughter occupied the central position in the procession between her parents. This was her first-ever visit to the palace since her public debut in 2022. State media released photos showing the positioning, which analysts interpreted as a potential succession signal, especially with the Workers' Party's Ninth Congress scheduled for early 2026.
Adding to the intrigue, footage aired by North Korean state media showed Kim Ju-ae stepping out of her father's limousine first at New Year's events, holding his hand, whispering to him, and kissing his cheek as midnight struck. However, experts remain divided on what this means. Some analysts suggest this could be preparation for assigning her an official title at the upcoming party congress, while others argue it emphasizes Kim's family-oriented leadership style rather than a formal succession plan.
On the military-industrial front, the North Korean leader also inspected a missile factory and ordered increased production of precision-guided missiles designed to eventually replace current rocket artillery systems.
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Kim Jong-un rang in 2026 in grand style, appearing publicly at a New Year's celebration in Pyongyang where he was joined by his wife Ri Sol-ju and his daughter Kim Ju-ae. According to the Korea JoongAng Daily, the festivities took place at the May Day Stadium with what state media described as splendor, complete with fireworks, performances, and large crowds. In his New Year's address, the North Korean leader praised his people's achievements from 2025, emphasizing internal unity and calling the year "another year of the great DPRK."
What's particularly noteworthy here is Kim's heavy focus on troops deployed overseas, specifically those fighting in Russia. According to France24 and reporting from South Korea's intelligence agencies, thousands of North Korean soldiers are assisting Russia in Ukraine, with at least 600 estimated to have died. In his New Year's message, Kim expressed his admiration for these soldiers, telling them "Behind you stand Pyongyang and Moscow," and framing their service as forging an "invincible alliance" with Russia. This was an unusually direct acknowledgment of casualties and overseas military engagement.
Just days later, Kim Ju-ae took center stage in what's sparking serious succession speculation. The Korea JoongAng Daily reports that on January second, Kim Jong-un visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, North Korea's most sacred mausoleum, and for the first time in three years, his daughter occupied the central position in the procession between her parents. This was her first-ever visit to the palace since her public debut in 2022. State media released photos showing the positioning, which analysts interpreted as a potential succession signal, especially with the Workers' Party's Ninth Congress scheduled for early 2026.
Adding to the intrigue, footage aired by North Korean state media showed Kim Ju-ae stepping out of her father's limousine first at New Year's events, holding his hand, whispering to him, and kissing his cheek as midnight struck. However, experts remain divided on what this means. Some analysts suggest this could be preparation for assigning her an official title at the upcoming party congress, while others argue it emphasizes Kim's family-oriented leadership style rather than a formal succession plan.
On the military-industrial front, the North Korean leader also inspected a missile factory and ordered increased production of precision-guided missiles designed to eventually replace current rocket artillery systems.
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Kim Jong-un rang in 2026 in grand style, appearing publicly at a New Year's celebration in Pyongyang where he was joined by his wife Ri Sol-ju and his daughter Kim Ju-ae. According to the Korea JoongAng Daily, the festivities took place at the May Day Stadium with what state media described as splendor, complete with fireworks, performances, and large crowds. In his New Year's address, the North Korean leader praised his people's achievements from 2025, emphasizing internal unity and calling the year "another year of the great DPRK."
What's particularly noteworthy here is Kim's heavy focus on troops deployed overseas, specifically those fighting in Russia. According to France24 and reporting from South Korea's intelligence agencies, thousands of North Korean soldiers are assisting Russia in Ukraine, with at least 600 estimated to have died. In his New Year's message, Kim expressed his admiration for these soldiers, telling them "Behind you stand Pyongyang and Moscow," and framing their service as forging an "invincible alliance" with Russia. This was an unusually direct acknowledgment of casualties and overseas military engagement.
Just days later, Kim Ju-ae took center stage in what's sparking serious succession speculation. The Korea JoongAng Daily reports that on January second, Kim Jong-un visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, North Korea's most sacred mausoleum, and for the first time in three years, his daughter occupied the central position in the procession between her parents. This was her first-ever visit to the palace since her public debut in 2022. State media released photos showing the positioning, which analysts interpreted as a potential succession signal, especially with the Workers' Party's Ninth Congress scheduled for early 2026.
Adding to the intrigue, footage aired by North Korean state media showed Kim Ju-ae stepping out of her father's limousine first at New Year's events, holding his hand, whispering to him, and kissing his cheek as midnight struck. However, experts remain divided on what this means. Some analysts suggest this could be preparation for assigning her an official title at the upcoming party congress, while others argue it emphasizes Kim's family-oriented leadership style rather than a formal succession plan.
On the military-industrial front, the North Korean leader also inspected a missile factory and ordered increased production of precision-guided missiles designed to eventually replace current rocket artillery systems.
Thank you for listening to Kim Jong-un Biography Flash. Subscribe now to never miss an update on Kim Jong-un and search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies.
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI