Kim Yo Jong

Kim Yo Jong

politician North Korea

Kim Yo Jong is the younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and a prominent political figure in her own right. She has played a significant role in North Korean politics, often representing her brother in diplomatic and international engagements. Known for her close ties to the regime, she has been involved in shaping the country's communication strategies and public image, particularly regarding relations with South Korea and the United States.

Born on Sep 26, 1987 (38 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.04%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
3,387,182
Power
30,844$
Sentiment
6.24
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Argentina 2 6.50 0.34% +0% 45,195,774 151,410 $450,000 1,508$
Japan 2 7.00 0.33% +0% 126,476,461 417,414 $5,000,000 16,502$
France 1 8.00 0.18% +0% 65,273,511 117,822 $2,700,000 4,874$
Turkey 1 7.00 0.17% +0% 84,339,067 140,098 $720,000 1,196$
Switzerland 1 8.00 0.17% +0% 8,654,622 14,376 $700,000 1,163$
Vietnam 1 6.00 0.18% +0% 97,338,583 176,979 $340,000 618$
Ghana 1 8.00 0.34% +0% 31,072,945 106,780 $67,000 230$
India 1 6.00 0.16% +0% 1,380,004,385 2,262,302 $2,900,000 4,754$
Totals 10 1,838,355,348 3,387,181 $12,877,000 30,845$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Japan Japan: Kim Yo-jong has been appointed as the head of the General Affairs Department of the Workers' Party of Korea. 7

The Asahi Shimbun: 金正恩氏の妹の与正氏、朝鮮労働党の総務部長に 実務上の重要ポスト:朝日新聞

Ghana Ghana: Kim Yo Jong was identified as director of the General Affairs Department of the party's Central Committee. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: North Korean leader presents new sniper rifles to party officials

Argentina Argentina: Kim Yo-jong is the powerful sister of Kim Jong-un and has taken on a significant political role. 6

Clarín: Corea del Norte muestra a la hija de Kim Jong-un disparando un rifle y reaviva la sucesión

Switzerland Switzerland: Kim Yo Jong has taken on a key role in the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of North Korea. 8

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Kim Yo Jong steigt weiter auf

Turkey Turkey: Kim Yo Jong has been elevated to a significant position within the Workers' Party of Korea, indicating her increasing influence in the regime's decision-making process. 7

Hürriyet: Kuzey Kore’nin bir sonraki lideri o mu? Zamanlama dikkat çekici: ‘Dış politikada kötü polis rolünü üstleniyordu’

Argentina Argentina: Kim Yo Jong was promoted within the ruling party structure during the quinquennial congress. 7

Clarín: Kim Jong-un llamó a "intensificar la revolución ideológica" en Corea del Norte

Japan Japan: Kim Yo-jong has been promoted to a party leadership position, potentially taking on a more active role. 7

The Asahi Shimbun: 金正恩氏の妹、与正氏が党部長に昇格 より積極的な役割果たす可能性:朝日新聞

France France: Kim Yo-jong is one of the most influential women in North Korean power circles and has been appointed as a full director of a department. 8

Le Monde: En Corée du Nord, la sœur de Kim Jong-un promue au sommet du pouvoir