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war1 month ago•203 min saved

NK Forces Expand Footprint in Russia: About 11,000 North Korean Troops in Kursk by 2026

South Korea’s National Intelligence Service says roughly 11,000 North Korean troops—about 10,000 combat forces and 1,000 engineers—are stationed in Russia’s Kursk Oblast as of early 2026 to back Moscow’s war in Ukraine. The report adds that around 1,100 soldiers who returned from the front in December 2025 could be redeployed, and NK casualties in Kursk are cited at about 6,000 by the NIS, with UK defense intelligence placing losses above that figure, underscoring a deepening North Korea–Russia military partnership.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#kursk-oblast #north-korea #russia

world2 years ago•3 min saved

"Kim Jong Un's Daughter Touted as Probable Heir to North Korean Leadership"

South Korea's National Intelligence Service has indicated that Kim Jong Un's young daughter, Kim Ju Ae, is being groomed as the likely successor to lead North Korea. This assessment is based on her recent public appearances alongside her father at significant events, which is a departure from the secretive state's tradition of not publicly involving leaders' children until adulthood. While Kim Jong Un has other children and no major health issues, his daughter's visibility has sparked speculation about the future leadership in a country that has been ruled by the Kim dynasty since its inception. However, the NIS acknowledges the unpredictability of North Korea's succession process and the lack of direct confirmation from North Korean state media.

via PBS NewsHour|

#kim-jong-un #kim-ju-ae #north-korea

world-news2 years ago•3 min saved

"Seoul Agency Suggests Kim Jong Un's Daughter as Probable North Korean Heir"

South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) has indicated that Kim Jong Un's young daughter, Kim Ju Ae, is being viewed as the potential successor to her father's leadership in North Korea. This assessment is based on her recent public appearances alongside her father at significant events, which is a departure from the secretive state's norm. Despite Kim Jong Un's young age and no major health issues, his daughter's visibility has sparked speculation about the future leadership, although North Korea has not commented on any succession plans. The NIS's track record on North Korean matters is mixed, and it is still uncertain whether Kim Ju Ae will indeed become the next leader, given the country's traditional male-dominated power structure and her lack of political achievements.

via Yahoo News|

#kim-jong-un #kim-ju-ae #north-korea

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Kim Jong Un's Young Daughter Touted as North Korea's Next Leader, Seoul Reports"

South Korea's National Intelligence Service has indicated that Kim Ju Ae, the approximately 10-year-old daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, is being groomed as the likely successor to the dictatorship. Her recent public appearances alongside her father, including at military events, suggest she is being prepared for leadership. While Kim Jong Un is believed to have other children, Ju Ae's visibility has led analysts to view her as the heir apparent. The identity and role of Kim's other children, including a speculated son, remain uncertain, with implications for the country's future leadership.

via Fox News|

#kim-jong-un #kim-ju-ae #north-korea

world-news2 years ago•3 min saved

"Kim Jong Un's Daughter Pegged as Probable Heir by South Korean Intelligence"

South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) has indicated that Kim Jong Un's young daughter, Kim Ju Ae, is being viewed as the potential successor to her father's leadership in North Korea. This assessment is based on her recent public appearances alongside her father at significant events, which is a departure from the secretive state's norm. Despite Kim Jong Un's young age and no major health issues, the NIS's statement reflects a shift in their previous stance, acknowledging the possibility of a succession plan involving Kim Ju Ae. However, North Korean state media has not commented on any succession plans, and the NIS's track record on North Korean matters is mixed. The situation remains uncertain, with experts noting that Kim Ju Ae's lack of political achievements and North Korea's traditionally male-dominated leadership structure could affect her chances of becoming the country's next leader.

via The Associated Press|

#kim-jong-un #kim-ju-ae #north-korea