As reported by the BBC, South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers on Thursday (12 January) that Kim Ju Ae, who is believed to be 13-years-old, is close to being designated as the country’s future leader as he moves to extend the family dynasty to a fourth generation.

Kim Yo Jong said Friday that Seoul's expression of regret over alleged drone incursions was "sensible," but cautioned that any future flights would trigger a "terrible response."

Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, died less than half an hour after two women exposed him to deadly VX nerve agent at Kuala Lumpur airport nine years ago today

Kim Jong-un and his daughter Kim Jong-ae had already drawn scrutiny weeks before fresh succession rumours surfaced in North Korea.

A new push to lift aid sanctions on North Korea could kickstart efforts to lure Kim Jong Un into nuclear negotiations with US President Donald Trump, analysts told AFP. Both Seoul and Washington

Ju Ae is believed to be the only publicly acknowledged child of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol Ju. While intelligence agencies suspect the couple may have more children, Ju Ae remains the only one confirmed by state media and leadership.

Kim Jong Un visited the Ministry of Defense on Saturday to mark the 78th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Army