“Princess” of the Kim dynasty

State media has named Kim Yo Jong — sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un — as a vice director of the Propaganda and Agitation Department which handles ideological indoctrination
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Kim Il Sung: (1912-94) Leader of North Korea* since its formation in 1948

*Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

1980s: North Korea cuts off almost all external links

Kim Jong Suk: (1917-49) First of two wives, gave birth to two sons and a daughter

Kim Jong Il: (1941-2011) Takes over leadership in 1994

Kim Kyong Hui: (1946-2014) Sister of Kim Jong Il. Husband Jang Sung Taek is executed in 2013 after being charged with treason and corruption

Ko Young Hui: (1953-2004)  Described as Kim Jong Il’s favourite consort, Ko has two sons and a daughter

Kim Yo Jong: (Believed born 1987)  Mid-1990s: Kim Yo Jong and her two brothers attend school in Switzerland

Kim Jong Un (1983-) Dec 2011: Makes first public appearance alongside Kim Jong Un during funeral of their father

2012-13: Makes several appearances, presenting awards with her brother

Source: JoongAng Ilbo, open-source material 

Pictures: Associated Press

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