North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un brought his young daughter to an event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the country's military, according to state media.
Kim and his daughter, Ju-ae, visited military officer lodgings Wednesday as part of a tour across North Korea.
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It was Kim's first public appearance after weeks of absence. NK News, a South Korean-based outlet, reported that Kim skipped a Politburo meeting on Sunday – the third time he ever did so.
Kim’s previous prolonged disappearances have provoked speculation about his health. Per NK News, his longest-ever break from public appearances was in 2014, when he was not seen for 40 days.
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The event marked Ju-ae's fourth appearance alongside her father in North Korean state media, fueling speculation on her possible role as his successor.
Ju-ae is believed to be between 9 and 10 years old.
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North Korea’s capital Pyongyang then hosted a mass nighttime military parade, according to Yonhap.
The parade, which celebrates the 75th founding anniversary of the Korean People's Army, was expected after satellite images captured the preparations.
Kim was expected to use the event to showcase the latest hardware from his growing nuclear weapons and missile program that's brewing concern for the United States and its allies in Asia.
