North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is reportedly set to name his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his successor, according to South Korea's spy agency. The announcement, which could come at the country's largest political gathering later this month, follows the young woman's increasingly prominent public presence at official events.
The National Intelligence Service (NIS) of South Korea informed lawmakers of its assessment on Thursday, stating that it took a "range of circumstances" into account, including Kim Ju Ae's appearances at high-profile events. She has been seen alongside her father at events such as a visit to Beijing in September, her first known trip abroad, according to BBC World. Sky News reported that experts believe she could be appointed first secretary of the ruling party later this month.
The upcoming party congress, which is set to be held after a five-year hiatus, is expected to be the venue for the confirmation. Mr. Kim appears to be taking steps to consolidate his daughter's position as successor ahead of the conference, according to Sky News.
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Meanwhile, a parliamentary committee in France has unveiled a plan to address the country's falling birth rate, sparking debate. The government is planning to send a letter to adults aged 29 and over about infertility, an initiative that has already drawn criticism. "I found the approach extremely awkward and it's not the right way at all to raise awareness," Lucie, a 27-year-old, told Euronews.
Finally, a new report from Congress has raised concerns about children with mental health conditions being incarcerated in juvenile detention facilities instead of receiving treatment. The report, titled "Prolonged Incarceration of Children Due to Mental Health Care Shortages," was released Thursday by the staff of Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff and Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans, according to NPR News. The report is based on a survey sent to administrators of public juvenile detention facilities around the country.
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