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Kim Ju Ae: Mere beloved daughter of Kim Jong Un, or heir apparent?
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, his wife Ri Sol Ju and their daughter Kim Ju Ae attend a military parade on Feb 8, 2023.
PHOTO: REUTERS
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SEOUL – Next to the bubbly 10-year-old girl, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un looks every bit a ddal babo.
The Korean term is used to describe a father who loves his daughter so much that he would do anything for her, like a fool.