Mysterious new aide to Kim Jong Un reappears at massive concert, banquet



News Mysterious new aide to Kim Jong Un reappears at massive concert, banquet North Korea also honors workers who sacrifice ‘enjoyment’ for country’s development at Sept. 9 National Day banquet Colin Zwirko September 9, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un (left) and his mysterious new close aide (right) at celebratory events Thursday night \| Image: KCTV, edited by NK News North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was once again seen with a mysterious female aide at a major event Thursday who was carrying a large handbag and trusted to secure his latest nuclear doctrine speech, according to newly released state TV footage. NK News was first to report earlier this year on the presence of the new aide, who may be a relative of Kim given their close resemblance, but her identity remains unknown. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was once again seen with a mysterious female aide at a major event Thursday who was carrying a large handbag and trusted to secure his latest nuclear doctrine speech, according to newly released state TV footage. NK News was first to report earlier this year on the presence of the new aide, who may be a relative of Kim given their close resemblance, but her identity remains unknown. 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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Mysterious new aide to Kim Jong Un reappears at massive concert, banquet

North Korea also honors workers who sacrifice ‘enjoyment’ for country’s development at Sept. 9 National Day banquet

Colin Zwirko September 9, 2022

Mysterious new aide to Kim Jong Un reappears at massive concert, banquet

Kim Jong Un (left) and his mysterious new close aide (right) at celebratory events Thursday night | Image: KCTV, edited by NK News

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was once again seen with a mysterious female aide at a major event Thursday who was carrying a large handbag and trusted to secure his latest nuclear doctrine speech, according to newly released state TV footage.

NK News was first to report earlier this year on the presence of the new aide, who may be a relative of Kim given their close resemblance, but her identity remains unknown.

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