Kim Jong Un Inspects New Nuclear Submarine and Oversees Missile Test

The North Korean leader was accompanied by his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, during the shipyard inspection. Her presence at such a high-stakes military site continues to fuel international speculation regarding her role as her father’s potential successor. State media imagery depicted her standing alongside Kim Jong Un as they viewed the submarine's hull, signaling that the development of the nation’s strategic nuclear assets is a multi-generational mission for the Kim family.