Kim Jong Un appears to welcome new top assistant into inner circle



Analysis Kim Jong Un appears to welcome new top assistant into inner circle Woman recently seen hovering around North Korean leader with large handbag, though identity and role remain unknown Colin Zwirko April 16, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un and his mysterious new assistant in Kim Il Sung Square on April 15 \| Image: KCTV (April 16, 2022) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to have welcomed a new top assistant into his inner circle in recent weeks, NK News analysis of state media images and video footage shows. The person appears to be a young woman in her 30s or 40s. NK News could not immediately determine her name or background, but she could be Kim Jong Un’s mysterious half-sister Kim Sol Song who reportedly has remained active in the party’s leadership behind the scenes. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to have welcomed a new top assistant into his inner circle in recent weeks, NK News analysis of state media images and video footage shows. The person appears to be a young woman in her 30s or 40s. NK News could not immediately determine her name or background, but she could be Kim Jong Un’s mysterious half-sister Kim Sol Song who reportedly has remained active in the party’s leadership behind the scenes. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis 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 Jong Un appears to welcome new top assistant into inner circle

Woman recently seen hovering around North Korean leader with large handbag, though identity and role remain unknown

Colin Zwirko April 16, 2022

Kim Jong Un appears to welcome new top assistant into inner circle

Kim Jong Un and his mysterious new assistant in Kim Il Sung Square on April 15 | Image: KCTV (April 16, 2022)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to have welcomed a new top assistant into his inner circle in recent weeks, NK News analysis of state media images and video footage shows.

The person appears to be a young woman in her 30s or 40s. NK News could not immediately determine her name or background, but she could be Kim Jong Un’s mysterious half-sister Kim Sol Song who reportedly has remained active in the party’s leadership behind the scenes.

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