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BackKim Jong-un's daughter Joo-ae is ``160cm tall and weighs over 50kg,'' the South Korean National Intelligence Service reports.
Kim Jong-un's daughter Joo-ae is ``160cm tall and weighs over 50kg,'' the South Korean National Intelligence Service reports.
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Kim Jong-un's daughter Joo-ae is ``160cm tall and weighs over 50kg,'' the South Korean National Intelligence Service reports.

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  • South Korea's National Intelligence Service reported in the National Assembly on the 30th that Jue, the daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, is 160 centimeters tall and weighs over 50 kilograms, solidifying her position as his successor.
  • Kim is extremely obese, but there are no signs of any health problems.

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South Korea's intelligence agency, the National Intelligence Service, mentioned the situation in North Korea in a closed report to the National Assembly.

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[Seoul Current Affairs] South Korea's intelligence agency, the National Intelligence Service, announced in a report at a closed session of the National Assembly on the 30th that Jue, the daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, is ``160 centimeters tall and weighs over 50 kilograms.'' ``She is wearing a suit and shoes for an adult woman, giving off a mature image.'' The ruling and opposition party members who attended gave explanations.

The NIS emphasized, ``We are further solidifying our position as the successor.'' They have been appearing in North Korean media more frequently than ever this year, and the analysis shows that their activities have expanded from just the military to include people's lives, politics, and diplomacy.

In contrast, Kim Jong-un is ``very obese, weighing in at 140 kg.'' ``Although he is in a high-risk group for cardiovascular disease, he had no problems with his movements, such as running up the stairs during the inspection, and there were no signs of any health abnormalities.''

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  • Is there any official announcement regarding the decision of Mr. Jue's successor?

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