North Korean website appears to block searches for Kim Jong Un’s daughter



Analysis North Korean website appears to block searches for Kim Jong Un’s daughter DPRK Today also deleted posts about someone with name Ju Ae in sign leadership sees big role for young girl Martin Weiser April 14, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un's daughter accompanies him at a banquet marking the 75th anniversary of the Korean People's Army, Feb. 2023 \| Image: KCNA (Feb. 8, 2023) One of North Korea’s most active propaganda websites has begun censoring “Kim Ju Ae,” the suspected name of the leader’s daughter who has accompanied Kim Jong Un at several high-profile events since last year, according to NK News analysis. DPRK Today now blocks searches of the name Kim Ju Ae in Korean (김주애) and recently deleted all posts that referenced someone with the same name, pointing to sensitivity around mentioning the girl who some analysts believe to be Kim Jong Un’s successor. One of North Korea’s most active propaganda websites has begun censoring “Kim Ju Ae,” the suspected name of the leader’s daughter who has accompanied Kim Jong Un at several high-profile events since last year, according to NK News analysis. DPRK Today now blocks searches of the name Kim Ju Ae in Korean (김주애) and recently deleted all posts that referenced someone with the same name, pointing to sensitivity around mentioning the girl who some analysts believe to be Kim Jong Un’s successor. 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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North Korean website appears to block searches for Kim Jong Un’s daughter

DPRK Today also deleted posts about someone with name Ju Ae in sign leadership sees big role for young girl

Martin Weiser April 14, 2023

North Korean website appears to block searches for Kim Jong Un’s daughter

Kim Jong Un's daughter accompanies him at a banquet marking the 75th anniversary of the Korean People's Army, Feb. 2023 | Image: KCNA (Feb. 8, 2023)

One of North Korea’s most active propaganda websites has begun censoring “Kim Ju Ae,” the suspected name of the leader’s daughter who has accompanied Kim Jong Un at several high-profile events since last year, according to NK News analysis.

DPRK Today now blocks searches of the name Kim Ju Ae in Korean (김주애) and recently deleted all posts that referenced someone with the same name, pointing to sensitivity around mentioning the girl who some analysts believe to be Kim Jong Un’s successor.

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