Family matters: what to make of the unusual reappearance of Kim Kyong Hui



Opinion Family matters: what to make of the unusual reappearance of Kim Kyong Hui The re-emergence of the DPRK leader's aunt shows the Kim bloodline still holds privileges — for some Andrei Lankov February 24, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own and do not represent those of NK News. On January 25, Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un was reported to have attended a major Lunar New Year concert. As usual, a row of comfortable low armchairs (Chinese style) were placed in front of the show, and it was Kim himself who, predictably, occupied one of these chairs. Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own and do not represent those of NK News. On January 25, Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un was reported to have attended a major Lunar New Year concert. As usual, a row of comfortable low armchairs (Chinese style) were placed in front of the show, and it was Kim himself who, predictably, occupied one of these chairs. 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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Family matters: what to make of the unusual reappearance of Kim Kyong Hui

The re-emergence of the DPRK leader's aunt shows the Kim bloodline still holds privileges — for some

Andrei Lankov February 24, 2020

Family matters: what to make of the unusual reappearance of Kim Kyong Hui

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On January 25, Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un was reported to have attended a major Lunar New Year concert. As usual, a row of comfortable low armchairs (Chinese style) were placed in front of the show, and it was Kim himself who, predictably, occupied one of these chairs.

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