North Korean authorities are reportedly forcing residents who share the same name as Kim Jong Un’s daughter Ju-ae to change their identity to another.
The orders are part of the regime’s effort to build a mystique around Kim Ju-ae, according to the South China Morning Post. It is believed that he is between 9 and 10 years old.
A source told Radio Free Asia that in a northern province, a security officer “called women registered with the resident registration division under the name ‘Ju-ae’ to the Ministry of Security to change their names.”
One of those women was a 12-year-old girl, the source said.
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In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter attend a party to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People’s Army at an unspecified location in North Korea on March 7. February. (Korea Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)
“The resident registration department of the Ministry of Security called the girl’s parents to the Ministry of Security and they forced her to change her name and change her birth certificate,” the source told Radio Free Asia.
Elsewhere in the country, “the Pyongsong City Security Department issued an internal order from the central government to change the name of women using the name ‘Ju-ae’ within a week,” another source told the site. Web.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, and his daughter, right, walk toward a photo session with those involved in the recent launch of what they claim to be a Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile, at an unidentified location. in North Korea. (Korea Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)
Historically, North Korea has banned people from using the same names as their leaders, the South China Morning Post reports.
The news agency said North Korean media portrayed Kim Ju-ae as an “adorable daughter” and “noble” in November.
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This undated photo provided on November 27, 2022 by the North Korean government shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center right, with his daughter, center left, pose with scientists and workers for a photo, after the launch of what what does it say. a Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile, at an unidentified location in North Korea. (Korea Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)
Last week, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un brought his young daughter to an event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the country’s military.
The event marked Ju-ae’s fourth appearance alongside her father in North Korean state media, fueling speculation about her possible role as his successor.
Fox News’ Timothy Nerozzi contributed to this report.
