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Kim Jong Un pets puppies and kittens with daughter at new Pyongyang housing district
State media said Kim Jong Un toured the Hwasong housing district in Pyongyang with his daughter Ju Ae, visiting a pet shop, musical instrument store and hair salon as part of a government construction and welfare push.
Apr 3rd 2026 · North Korea
Insights
- Kim Jong Un visited a pet shop in the new Hwasong residential district accompanied by his daughter Ju Ae.
- Hwasong contains about 40,000 housing units built from projects launched in 2022 as part of a broader construction push.
- State media released photos showing Ju Ae petting cats and Kim holding a white puppy during the visit.
- KCNA quoted Kim urging increased production of pet-care tools, feed and veterinary medicines and better leisure services.
- South Korea's intelligence service has said Pyongyang appears to be starting to designate Ju Ae as Kim's successor.
Sources
- Kim Jong-un visits new Pyongyang pet shop with daughter www.koreaherald.com
- North Korea's Kim pets puppies, kittens at Pyongyang pet shop gulfnews.com
- North Korea’s Kim pets puppies, kittens at Pyongyang pet shop www.straitstimes.com