A male heir would provide the most conventional line of succession in a dynasty previously ruled by Mr Kim's father, Mr Kim Jong Il, and founded by his grandfather, Mr Kim Il Sung.

Kim Jong-Un Daughter Named Ju-Ae, Dennis Rodman Says Reuters SEOUL, Sept 9 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has a baby daughter, seemingly guaranteeing the future of a dynasty that has ruled the isolated and impoverished state for three generations, according to U.S. basketball star Dennis Rodman who met Kim last week. "I held their baby Ju Ae and spoke with Ms. Ri as well. Ri Sol-ju (Korean: 리설주; Hanja: 李雪主; born c. 1985–90) is the First Lady of North Korea and wife of North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un.. Little is known about her from official North Korean sources but outside sources have speculated more about her background. The daughter of North Korea’s dictator has never been seen or photographed. Little is known about Kim Jong Un's wife, ... Kim's daughter is named Ju Ae, according to Dennis Rodman, who said he met the child in 2013. In fact, Kim Jong-un and his wife, Ri Sol-ju, have never even confirmed that they have a child together.

Yo Jong, believed to be 31, is reportedly extremely close with her brother. KIM JONG UN'S SON . Kim Jong-un’s younger sister Kim Yo Jong is tipped to be the most likely to next assume the leadership of North Korea. She has appeared numerous times in public with her husband. Kim Jong-un (Korean: 김정은; Hanja: 金正恩; Korean pronunciation: [kim.dzɔŋ.ɯn]; born 8 January 1982, 1983 or 1984) is a North Korean politician serving as Supreme Leader of North Korea since 2011 and the leader of the Workers' Party of Korea since 2012.