Kim Yo Jong unusually prominent at North Korea’s latest hypersonic missile test



News Kim Yo Jong unusually prominent at North Korea’s latest hypersonic missile test DPRK leader’s sister stood next to him on viewing deck for the first time, a possible sign of her growing influence Colin Zwirko January 12, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA (Jan. 12, 2022) \| Kim Yo Jong (circled in yellow, left) appeared with her brother and other officials inside a missile test observation room on Jan. 11. The room appeared to be inside a bus similar to one used for past missile tests. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s younger sister Kim Yo Jong appeared in the official observation area beside him during a missile test on Tuesday, according to photos released by state media, the first time she has occupied such a prominent position at a launch. One expert told NK News the move signals Kim Yo Jong’s growing influence in military affairs, but not necessarily a change in her official job title. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s younger sister Kim Yo Jong appeared in the official observation area beside him during a missile test on Tuesday, according to photos released by state media, the first time she has occupied such a prominent position at a launch. One expert told NK News the move signals Kim Yo Jong’s growing influence in military affairs, but not necessarily a change in her official job title. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Kim Yo Jong unusually prominent at North Korea’s latest hypersonic missile test

DPRK leader’s sister stood next to him on viewing deck for the first time, a possible sign of her growing influence

Colin Zwirko January 12, 2022

Kim Yo Jong unusually prominent at North Korea’s latest hypersonic missile test

KCNA (Jan. 12, 2022) | Kim Yo Jong (circled in yellow, left) appeared with her brother and other officials inside a missile test observation room on Jan. 11. The room appeared to be inside a bus similar to one used for past missile tests.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s younger sister Kim Yo Jong appeared in the official observation area beside him during a missile test on Tuesday, according to photos released by state media, the first time she has occupied such a prominent position at a launch.

One expert told NK News the move signals Kim Yo Jong’s growing influence in military affairs, but not necessarily a change in her official job title.

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