Kim's daughter has been frequently seen accompanying her father at high-profile military events in recent months, increasing speculation that the young girl may be groomed to be his heir.
The teenage daughter of North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un was seen driving a tank alongside her father during a military training exercise, adding to speculation that she is being groomed as his successor.
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In footage released by state media, Kim and his daughter are both dressed in the black leather jackets they are often seen wearing. The girl, reportedly named Kim Ju-ae, appears to be driving the olive-green tank, with her head sticking out from the hatch. Kim is sitting on the top of the tank, smiling and surrounded by other soldiers.
"She only drove straight at a low speed. It's also easy to drive modern tanks and I think it was easier for her to drive as she was on a flat ground," said Lee Illwoo, an expert with the Korea Defence Network in South Korea.
The official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Friday that Kim oversaw a drill exercise involving tank units and infantry forces, days after the two watched rocket launches and fired pistols.
Kim's daughter has been frequently seen accompanying her father at high-profile military events in recent months, including at weapons tests, military parades and factory openings. Her first appearance in public was at a long-range missile test in November 2022.
South Korean officials initially questioned whether she could be chosen as a North Korean leader, citing her young age and the country's deeply conservative culture and history of male-dominated leadership.
However, her increasingly high-profile appearances in state media have led to a reassessment.
Despite her increased appearances, North Korean state media have never published the name of Kim's daughter, referring to her only as his "respected" or "most beloved" child.