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Kim Yo-jong (Kim Jong Un’s Sister) Age, Affairs, Husband, Family, Biography, Facts & More

Kim Yo-jong

Bio
Real NameKim Yo-jong
NicknameNorth Korea’s Ivanka/Ivanka Trump of North Korea
ProfessionPolitician
Political PartyWorkers' Party of Korea
Workers Party of Korea
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters - 163 cm
in meters - 1.63 m
in feet inches - 5’ 4”
Weight (approx.)in Kilograms - 50 kg
in Pounds - 110 lbs
Figure Measurements (approx.)32-26-34
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
Personal Life
Date of BirthSeptember 26, 1987 (according to South Korea’s intelligence agency)
September 26, 1989 (according to the U.S. Treasury Department)
Age (as in 2017)30 Years (according to South Korea’s intelligence agency)
28 Years (according to the U.S. Treasury Department)
Birth PlacePyongyang, North Korea
Zodiac sign/Sun signLibra
SignatureKim Yo-jong Signature
NationalityNorth Korean
HometownPyongyang, North Korea
SchoolLiebefeld-Steinhölzli public school, Switzerland
College/UniversityKim Il-sung Military University, Mangyongdae-guyok, North Korea
Educational QualificationStudied computer science at Kim Il-sung University
FamilyFather- Kim Jong-il (former leader of North Korea)
Kim Yo-jong Father Kim Jong-il
Mother- Ko Yong-hui
Kim Yo-jong Mother Ko Yong-hui
Brothers- Kim Jong-un,
Kim Yo-jong With Her Brother Kim Jong-un
Kim Jong-chul,
Kim Yo-jong Brother Kim Jong-chul
Kim Jong-nam
Kim Yo-jong Half-Brother Kim Jong-nam
Sister- Kim Sol-song
Kim Yo-jong Half-Sister Kim Sol-song
ReligionNot Known
Ethnicity/RaceKorean
ControversiesThe United States Treasury’s Specially Designated Nationals List has listed her for “severe human rights abuses” in North Korea.
Boyfriends, Affairs and More
Sexual OrientationStraight
Marital StatusMarried
Boyfriends/AffairsNot Known
Husband/SpouseChoe Song (Rumored)
Marriage DateJanuary, 2015
Children1
Money Factor
Net WorthNot Known

Kim Yo-jong

Some Lesser Known Facts About Kim Yo-jong

  • Does Kim Yo-jong smoke?: Not Known
  • Does Kim Yo-jong drink alcohol?: Not Known
  • According to reports, she was born the youngest of seven siblings to Kim Jong-il and Ko Yong-hui.
  • According to The Washington Post, her father, Kim Jong-il called her “sweet, sweet Yo-jong” and “Princess.”
  • From 1996 to 2000, she studied in Bern, Switzerland. Kim Yo-jong While Studying at a School in Switzerland
  • While studying in Switzerland, she went by an alias, Pak Mi-hyang.
  • She is reported to be very close to her brother, Kim Jong-un; as both have studied together in Switzerland.
  • Behind grooming was her aunt, Kim Kyong-hui. Kim Yo-jong Aunt Kim Kyong-hui
  • She lost her mother, Ko Yong-hui in 2004, and father, Kim Jong-il, in 2011.
  • She first appeared publicly at her father’s funeral in December 2011. She was shown in broadcasts standing near her brother and leading funeral processions, though she was not a funeral committee member. Since then, Kim Yo-jong has been seen with Kim Jong-un often.
  • She has earned the nickname, “North Korea’s Ivanka Trump” because her brother listens to her advice just like Donald Trump listens to Ivanka Trump. Kim Yo-jong With Kim Jong-un
  • After her father’s demise, Kim Yo-jong has risen quickly in politics.
  • She began her career at the WPK Publicity and Information Department, which manages the news media and public affairs for North Korea.
  • In 2012, she held a position at the National Defense Commission and worked as tour manager for her brother.
  • The 1st time she was publicly identified as a senior official of the WPK Central Committee was in 2014 when she accompanied her brother to vote for the Supreme People’s Assembly. Kim Yo-jong Voting
  • Since March 2015, she has been head of the Workers Party’s Propaganda and Agitation Department.
  • She also holds an unknown vice ministerial post.
  • In 2017, she became an alternate member of Politburo.
  • According to North Korean analyst Ken Gause, Kim Yo-jong also plays the role of informant.
  • She is considered responsible for Kim Jong-un’s cult of personality and has encouraged him to be seen as a man of the people, a strategy that includes, hospital visits, school visits, theme park visits, etc.
  • In 2018, she became the first person from Kim Dynasty to visit South Korea when she became a part of North Korea’s delegation to the 2018 Winter Olympics. The event was also attended by Mike Pence. Kim Yo-jong At The Opening Ceremony of Winter Olympics 2018

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