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Analysts see her rising prominence as a strategic move by Kim to both solidify her position domestically and project power on the world stage. Experts at the Stimson Center suggest Jouer is likely to become North Korea’s next leader, gaining practical experience and exposure that could prepare her for a formal succession. Notably, her appearances contrast starkly with her father’s era, where Kim Jong-il kept his family largely behind closed doors, showing a possible shift in leadership transparency.