Kim Jong Il's daughter's seating position changes in North Korea's third military parade this year; South Korean government is monitoring developments closely

According to North Korea's Korean Central News Agency, a military parade was held in the capital Pyongyang on the 8th of this month to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the country. General Secretary Kim Jung Eun and his daughter Jue
Both attended the meeting, but did not give a speech. The parade, which will be held for the third time this year, appears to be aimed at promoting internal unity. In addition, South Korea's Yonhap News reported on this military parade.
South Korea's Ministry of Unification (the equivalent of a ministry) said that Jue's treatment at the parade had been upgraded compared to that at the parade in February of this year. The Ministry of Unification focused on Jue's seating position during the parade.
This time, Jue did not sit in the VIP section, but instead sat in the center of the special seats, alongside Kim Jong Il. In a square in the center of Pyongyang, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of Korea (September 9),
On the night of the 8th, a military parade by the civilian organization ``Workers and Peasants' Red Guards'' was held for the first time in two years. North Korea's Korean Central News Agency reported that the parade included a Chinese delegation, a Russian military band and a North Korean military band.
Diplomatic representatives from China and Russia stationed in Korea were invited. The leaders of China and Russia also sent congratulatory telegrams to Kim Jong Il. Chinese President Xi Jinping said, ``It is important to preserve and develop the traditional friendly and cooperative relationship between China and North Korea.''
This is the unwavering position of the party and the government." Russian President Putin also said, ``We will expand mutual cooperation in all aspects. This will contribute to guaranteeing the security and stability of the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia.''
sent a congratulatory telegram. As Japan, the United States, and South Korea increase pressure on North Korea, this is yet another demonstration of the honeymoon relationship between North Korea, China, and Russia. The parade included anti-tank missile troops pulled by tractors.
However, the appearance of ballistic missiles has not been confirmed. North Korea's military parade will be held on February 8th, the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Army, and the 70th anniversary of North Korea's Victory Day in the Korean War.
This is the third time this year, following on July 27th. Kim Jong Il sat alongside his daughter Jue, surrounded by military executives, in the center of the upper tier of the balcony overlooking the square, listening to explanations from the executives, and
I also exchanged words with Mr. Jue. Meanwhile, his wife, Ri Seol-ju, was not seen. Mr. Jue said that in November last year, North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
It was first confirmed when The day after the launch, the Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of North Korea's Workers' Party of Korea, said that Kim Jong Il "along with his beloved children and wife inspired scientists and fighters."
It posted a photo of Jue accompanying Kim Jong Il, who was present at the shooting. This was the first time North Korean media officially reported on Kim Jong Il's child. In the photo, Ji is wearing a white down coat.
Mr. Hwe was seen holding hands with Kim as they inspected a missile mounted on a launch vehicle (TFL), and he was seen standing between Kim and Mrs. Lee. A mass was held next to Kim Jong Il during the launch.
I watched the rise of Ile. Since then, Mr. Jue has attended a military parade held in February of this year to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Army at Kim Il Sung Square in the center of the capital, Pyongyang.
He has frequently appeared in public, accompanying Kim Jong Il when he inspected missile launches. It is said that Kim Jong Il and his wife Lee have three children, and Jue is Kim Jong Il's second child.
was the dominant view. However, Ko Yu-hwan, director of the Korea National Institute for Unification, a think tank affiliated with the South Korean government, said in May of this year that there is a high possibility that Joo-ae is the first child, saying, ``I don't think she is among the successor candidates.
I think there are," he said. The fact that Jue frequently appears in public shows the validity of her ``Baekdu bloodline,'' which indicates that she is a direct descendant of Kim Jong Il's grandfather, President Kim Il Sung.
It appears that there is a purpose. South Korea's Ministry of Unification pointed out that the seat Jue sat in during this parade was a special seat. There is a view that Mr. Jue's treatment has been upgraded compared to the time of the parade in February of this year.
showed that. During the parade in February, Jue sat with Mrs. Lee and the party's general secretary in the VIP section, not next to Kim, but rather behind him, so they were a little farther apart. Officials at the Ministry of Unification
``We cannot predict the meaning or intent.We are closely monitoring trends.''