North Korea observers have noted how Miss Kim is now being referred to as a “respected” daughter, rather than a “beloved” one, as she was first introduced during her public debut in November 2022.

The adjective “respected” is reserved for North Korea’s most revered. In Mr Kim’s case, he was referred to as “respected comrade” only after his status as future leader was cemented.

North Korea’s citizens are told that the Kims hail from a sacred bloodline, meaning only they can lead the country. Mr Kim will want to ensure he passes the mantle down to the fourth generation.

Most recently, Miss Kim accompanied her father to the December launch of North Korea’s Hwasong-18 solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the most advanced long-range missile in its arsenal yet.

She was also by her father’s side when the North launched its Malligyong-1 spy satellite into orbit last November, after two failed attempts. Pyongyang had claimed that Malligyong-1 would give Mr Kim a view of the White House.