Kim-Jong un's mysterious daughter publicly appeared by her father's side again on a recent nuke inspections, sparking further speculation that the youngster will become the next North Korean dictator.

The despot dad – who wants North Korea to become the most powerful nuclear force in the world – was inspecting a new addition to his artillery, a Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), with Ju Ae in tow.

This was the second time Ju Ae, who is estimated to be around 12 or 13-years-old, accompanied her dad on business in as many weeks.

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On November 18, Ju Ae was seen walking hand in hand with the North Korean dictator as they inspected the launch of another ICBM even though her existence had not been officially confirmed before this point.

State media news agency KCNA described her as Kim’s “most beloved” or “precious” child, reports The Guardian, which is step up from her previous description as Kim's “beloved” child, which is what KCNA called her after her first appearance.

Her appearances at Kim-Jong un's side have increased speculation that Kim-Jong Un is planning to pass down the dictatorship to the next generation and is grooming his daughter in preparation for handing over the reigns.

Michael Madden, a North Korea leadership expert said: “This is the first observed occasion where we have seen Kim Jong-un’s daughter at a public event.

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“It is highly significant and represents a certain degree of comfort on Kim Jong-un’s part that he would bring her out in public in such fashion.”

He added: "This would indicate that she will be educated and trained to go into leadership – it could be preparing for her to assume the central leader’s position or she could become an adviser and behind-the-scenes player like her aunt."

It is believed the dictator has three children, two daughters and a son, however this hasn't been confirmed, and the offspring are rarely seen with their father.

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