Kim Jong Un’s daughter could face deadly succession battle against ‘ruthless’ aunt

South Korea says it believes Kim has chosen a successor – but it could lead to a divide in the family (Pictures: Getty/AP/Metro)

North Korea has been ruled by Kim Jong-un with an iron fist for more than 14 years after the death of his father in 2011.

This week, rumours that Kim Jong-un has chosen his daughter, Kim Ju-ae, as his successor have spread – but the choice could lead to a bitter battle with his sister.

Until a few years ago, the young teenager was kept out of the public eye...