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After North Korean leader Kim Jong-un first publicly revealed his 10-year-old daughter Kim Ju-ae to the world, her fashion style immediately caused a stir in the country.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and daughter Kim Ju-ae
Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the Workers' Party of Korea, published photos of North Korean women wearing white and pink down jackets on page 6 of its December 1 issue. The style of the jacket is similar to the one worn by Kim Ju-ae, daughter of President Kim Jong-un, when she and her father inspected the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.
According to Ms. Joung Eun-lee, a researcher at the Korea Institute for National Unification in Seoul, baby Ju-ae is following in the footsteps of her mother - first lady Ri Sol-ju, becoming an inspiration for North Korean women's fashion style.
The newspaper also stressed the importance of dressing well and diversely according to the seasons with their own unique characteristics. This, the Rodong Sinmun said, would add liveliness and emotion to the lives of North Koreans.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his daughter Kim Ju-ae. Photo: KCNA/Yonhap
In a photo of her inspecting a missile launch site, President Kim Jong-un's 10-year-old daughter wore a white and black fur coat, similar to her mother's fashion style in the 2010s.
Ri made waves in North Korea after photos emerged of her wearing modern Western-style outfits, including miniskirts, high heels and handbags from luxury brands like Christian Dior in a country where dress codes are strictly enforced.
In late October, North Korea held the 2022 Women's Fashion Exhibition, aimed at women in their 30s and 40s. The exhibition featured garments such as down jackets and fur coats. In addition to showcasing modern clothing styles, the fair showcased a variety of clothing design processes.
The public introduction of Kim Jong-un's daughter at such a young age came as a big surprise to foreign experts, as the North Korean leader himself and his father Kim Jong-il were both first mentioned in state media after they were adults.
South Korea's National Intelligence Service said the launch of Ju-ae appeared to reflect Pyongyang's determination to protect future generations of North Korea from confrontation with the United States.
According to VNA
