Little news from the dictatorship of North Korea reaches the outside world.
But one thing is clear: One person is penetrating more and more clearly into the power center: Kim Jong-un's sister.
The country of
North Korea
is isolated from the outside world - it is ruled by dictator
Kim Jong-un
.
His sister
Kim Yo-jong
was once the friendly face of the restrictive state.
The young woman is becoming increasingly powerful - and showed her severity in the conflict with South Korea.
Pyongyang - A name and a face to remember:
Kim Yo-jong
, the younger sister of North Korean ruler
Kim Jong-un
.
The propaganda image of the dictator on a white horse in a snowy landscape will never be forgotten.
Next to him: Kim Yo-jong.
Since 2018, his only sister has appeared prominently on the international scene.
First as the friendly, charming, pretty face of the dictatorship in East Asia.
As the first member of the Kim dynasty to visit the neighboring state of South Korea.
Now as the strongest power behind
Kim Jong-un
.
The scientist
Sung-Yoon Lee
is a specialist for
North Korea
, who regularly writes opinion articles in numerous US media about what happened during the dictatorship.
He is currently working on a book about
Kim Jong-us
sister
Kim Yo-jung
.
He, too, apparently sees the power that women already exude today.
It is often difficult for the media themselves to obtain information from one of the last remaining communist dictatorships.
What penetrates outside is strictly monitored in the politically restrictive state.
It is often a matter of controlled propaganda that shows the image that
North Korea is
desired.
Surname |
Kim Yo-jong |
Age |
Exact date of birth unknown, probably around 30 years old |
job |
Computer scientist |
Position in power apparatus |
Propaganda Officer, Director of the Ministry of Propaganda and Agitation, member of the Central Committee |
North Korea: Kim Jong-un's sister gains power - Harsh words against activists
Or rather, what is
desired
of
Kim Jong-un
, because he is the undisputed number one.
But if one believes observers: inside the political events in
North Korea
, his sister
Kim Yo-jong is
becoming more and more powerful.
And today it is already in second place in the power apparatus.
North Korea researcher Lee wrote
in the
New York Times
: "When he is young and belligerent, she is even younger and more belligerent." Tabloids even referred to her as
"Ivanka Trump" of North Korea
.
A first taste, which
Kim Yo-jong
embodies
toughness and determination
, was
evident
in a confrontation with
South Korea
.
Activist: Inside sent balloons with anti-communist writings towards
North Korea
in June
.
If Kim Yo-jong has shown her friendly face to the world so far, her reaction to it made it clear that she is more than that.
The activists: Inside insulted them as “human scum, hardly worth their value as humans” and “garbage-like mixed breed dogs”.
Kim Yo-jong: sister of the dictator in North Korea - once the charming face of the state
The smile and reluctance that was
shown to the world
at the opening of the 2018
Olympic Games in South Korea
: gone.
For the progressive US media platform
Daily Beast it
is already clear: "
Kim Yo-jong
is ready to become the first female dictator in modern history." In response to the anti-communist leaflets, the dictator's sister opened the liaison office between northern and blow up South Korea.
In her role as director of the powerful and feared
Ministry of Propaganda and Agitation
, she already has a strong position in the state apparatus.
She is also responsible for foreign policy with South Korea.
The fact that she is allowed to carry out military strikes underscores this. The prominent North Korean defector to South Korea,
Thae Yong-ho
, said: "So far there has been no other person between
Kim Jong-un
and the military."
Smart piece by veteran reporter that brings out the The Sister's profile.
Moi: # KimYoJong's "blue blood supersedes formal titles ... she is the de facto No. 2 in the DPRK (North Korean) hierarchy and the only true confidante of consequence for Kim Jong Un." Https://t.co/ 9Uio0P5UwI
- Sung-Yoon Lee (@ SungYoonLee1) December 28, 2020
It is questionable whether the steadily growing abundance of tasks and power could one day become dangerous for her.
What is explosive here are the executions of family members that have already been carried out.
Korea expert Bruce Bennett said
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un
"doesn't want the outside media to characterize him as potentially dead or dying and his sister as a potential replacement."
A woman at the top of North Korea: Kim Yo-jong is important to Brother Kim Jong-un
Nevertheless, he too underlines how important
Kim Yo-jong is
to him.
The siblings grew up together, both come from their father's affair, attended a private school in Bern and are connected by their blood.
The most powerful connection
in
North Korea
.
When her brother mysteriously disappeared from the scene for several weeks this year, she became the face of the regime.
The scientist
Sung-Yoon Lee
writes: "There is no reason to believe that Kim Yo-jong would be less aggressive or domineering as her brother - his and could it even more - or her father and grandfather.
The nature of the regime she represents and may one day inherit almost demands it. "
A woman as a dictator in
North Korea
would certainly be a novelty.
But more important than that is the uninterrupted continuation of the Kim dynasty.
Kim Yo-jong, she might be one who came to stay.
(aka)
The reports about the health of Kim Jong-un were contradicting - now there is a turning point: The head of state of North Korea is in a good mood to see.
US President Donald Trump is happy.
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