politics
March 21, 2026
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un puts daughter at tank controls during drills
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un staged assault drills with daughter Kim Ju-ae appearing to drive a tank

TL;DR
- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised offensive military exercises.
- His daughter, Kim Ju-ae (believed to be 13), appeared to drive a tank during the drills.
- Kim Jong-un sat atop the tank while his daughter was in the driver's position.
- The exercises included joint infantry and armored advances, along with special forces and tank units.
- New tank models were demonstrated, with Kim praising their 'excellent' combat performance.
- Kim Ju-ae has been increasingly visible at key North Korean defense events.
- The drills occur amid ongoing US-South Korean joint exercises, which North Korea criticizes.
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