Kim Jong Un shocked the world last week when he posted a portrait of his friendship with a daughter. It was recently revealed that the girl is Ju Ae, their second nine-year-old son. The figure of Ju Ae also attracted the attention of the public. According to sources, Ju Ae lives comfortably in a “palace” unlike most other children his age in North Korea.
Reports say that many people are struggling to survive in North Korea. However, as the son of a state leader, Ju Ae definitely has a different story. According to the NY Post, Kim Jong Un’s family lives in a large mansion in Kangwon province. Their residence even has a swimming pool, tennis and ball courts, and even a sports stadium with great views of the surroundings.
If you get bored at home, Ju Ae can live in 15 other abodes across the country. North Korea experts say their home has a tunnel and subway system to escape the prying eyes of foreign intelligence.
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Kim Jong-Un took his wife and daughter to watch an intercontinental missile test. This is the first time Kim Jong-Un’s daughter has appeared in public. Photo: KCNA via REUTERS
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Ju Ae, who looks cute in a white coat in the photos that have just been released, is called spoiled by his parents. Expert Michael Madden says his life has been wonderful. “He and his siblings have nannies and governesses, but they also often play with their parents. Kim Jong Un’s father was strict but also very considerate with the children. When you are a dictator you can choose how you spend your time”, he said. .
Experts say Kim Jong Un’s family lives very exclusively because they have barricaded themselves in their palaces. It is said that the life of Ju Ae and his brothers is closed but very comfortable. Ju Ae is also said to spend more time at home. He will not be sent to study abroad like Kim Jong Un who went to school in Switzerland.
It was reported that Ju Ae would still be homeschooled as there were concerns for her safety if she went abroad. Even so Ju Ae certainly has access to the outside world that she is freer than most North Korean children. The girl was reportedly even carried by NBA player Dennis Rodman in 2013.
 Kim Jong-Un took his wife and daughter to watch an intercontinental missile test. This is the first time Kim Jong-Un’s daughter has appeared in public. Photo: KCNA via REUTERS |
Michael Madden also analyzed photos of intimacy between Kim Jong Un and Ju Ae. He said the North Korean leader wanted to show the world his loving side of him.
“When you see the picture of them holding hands you can see the level of intimacy and you can see that it’s something he’s used to. It’s not just for pictures,”
“I think the affection is real, but it seems like they want to make Kim Jong Un human and look as normal as possible. His father has created an air of mystery. He used to say that during their season they should see fog. But now they want a little more mystery and they make Kim look like a normal father. He represents his father who is gone,” he said.
 Kim Jong-Un took his wife and daughter to watch an intercontinental missile test. This is the first time Kim Jong-Un’s daughter has appeared in public. Photo: KCNA via REUTERS |
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