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Profile: Kim Yo-jong

02/05/2020

Kim Yo-jong

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Becky Milligan looks at the life of North Korean politician Kim Yo-jong.

Becky Milligan looks at the life of Kim Yo-jong, North Korean politician and sister of the country's Supreme Leader.

Supreme Leader of North Korea had not been seen in public for a number of weeks, setting off a global frenzy regarding his whereabouts and health. 

Speculation was rife as to who would succeed him.

The most likely candidate is his closest confidant. A young woman whose always by his side.

Becky Milligan pieces together the mystery of Kim Yo-jong. Politician and sister of Kim Jong-un.


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Researcher Darin Graham
Editor Ravin Sampat

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