Kim Jong Un Delegates Powers to Sister, Close Aides: SK Intelligence

Kim Jong Un Delegates Powers to Sister, Close Aides: SK Intelligence
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un (L) and sister Kim Yo Jong attend the Inter-Korean Summit at the Peace House in Panmunjom, South Korea, on April 27, 2018. Korea Summit Press Pool/Getty Images
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly handed part of his authority to his younger sister, Kim Yo Jong, and some close aides, South Korea’s spy agency said on Aug. 20.

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) said during a closed-door briefing to South Korean lawmakers Thursday that the dictator is delegating responsibilities to officials including his sister, who is now involved in leading dealings with Washington and Seoul.

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