North Korea’s tween successor
The Briefing5 Dec 2022

North Korea’s tween successor

Why has North Korean leader Kim Jong-un decided to reveal his daughter to the world now? Kim Jong-un has revealed North Korea plans to build the “world’s most powerful nuclear force” after testing out a new ballistic missile. He’s also revealed his daughter to the public for the first time ever. So why has the North Korean leader chosen to unveil her to the world now?

In this episode of the Briefing we’re speaking to Gordon Flake, founding CEO of the Perth USAsia Centre at The University of Western Australia.

We explore North Korea’s nuclear plans and the significance of Kim Jong-un revealing his daughter.

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