Kim Jong Un was photographed firing guns with his teenage daughter as part of efforts to modernize North Korea’s military. The dictator and his daughter tested a “new-type pistol” at a munitions factory, with Kim Ju Ae also seen testing a sniper rifle last month. Speculation grows that Kim Ju Ae, around 13 years old, is being groomed for future leadership, with the National Intelligence Service suggesting she is providing input on policy matters. North Korea’s military activity comes amid threats from Kim Yo Jong, warning of a response to US-South Korean military drills.
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