The world was first introduced to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter on Saturday in arresting images of the two inspecting the launch of the nation's biggest ballistic missile the day before. State news agency KCNA stated on Saturday that North Korea tested a Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Friday. The biggest shock, though, was the presence of Kim's daughter, whose existence had never before been made known to the general public. The girl, who can be seen in photos holding hands with her father and wearing a white puffy coat as they observe the enormous missile, was unidentified by KCNA. Kim Jong Un's daughter was present at this event for the first time, according to Michael Madden, a North Korea leadership expert at the Stimson Center in the United States. It is extremely significant and shows that Kim Jong Un is at least somewhat at ease for him to bring her out in public in this way. According to specialists, Kim might b...
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