North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, recently took his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, on a military visit where they inspected a new warship named Kang Kon. The visit is part of a pattern where Kim Jong Un has been showcasing his military assets to his potential successor.
During the visit, Kim Jong Un not only displayed his daughter but also disclosed plans to develop secretive underwater weapons. These developments coincide with the upcoming visit of Chinese leader Xi Jinping to North Korea, signaling potential diplomatic engagements.
Xi Jinping’s visit is aimed at enhancing bilateral relations and regional stability between China and North Korea. Kim Jong Un, during the tour with his daughter, emphasized the need to bolster naval forces to enhance the country’s nuclear deterrent capabilities.
The visit comes in the wake of Kim Jong Un unveiling a five-year defense plan, which includes constructing larger destroyers and developing undisclosed underwater weaponry. The trip of Xi Jinping follows recent meetings with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, underscoring the ongoing concerns surrounding North Korea’s nuclear program and the imposed UN sanctions.
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