By KIM TONG-HYUNG

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has brought his young daughter on his most significant foreign trip in years, a trip to China that marks his latest attempt to break out of isolation and bolster his position by balancing between traditional allies Moscow and Beijing.

The girl is believed to be named Kim Ju Ae and is around 12 or 13 years old. Not much else is known about her.

Since 2022, Kim Jong Un has showcased her at a growing number of major public events tied to his nuclear-armed military, fueling speculation she is being primed as the country’s next leader.

Kim’s daughter’s name and age are unconfirmed

While North Korean state media have described Kim’s daughter as “beloved” and “respected,” they have never called her by name.

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