Kim Ju-ae, the 13-year-old daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, is increasingly being presented as her father's political heir. Recent propaganda efforts, including images of her with Kim Jong-un at events like the June 24, 2025, inauguration of a Wonsan-Kalma tourist complex and a New Year's Eve moment on December 31, 2025, suggest a deliberate grooming process. South Korean intelligence reports indicate that Kim Ju-ae, who turns 13 on February 19, is being positioned for succession and may receive an official title by the end of February, potentially during a significant party congress.