Kim Ju Ae visited a special place on January 1st. She went to the Kumsusan Mausoleum. She was with her parents, Kim Jong Un and his wife. They went to honor past leaders. Other important people were there too.
Kim Ju Ae has been seen in public before. She has been in news for three years. She goes to big events. She also went to another country. Her first time in public was in 2022. She watched a missile test with her dad. This is different from before. Now, people see her more.
North Korean news calls her a "beloved child." This means she is very special. Some people think this is a plan. They want people to like her. Maybe she will lead the country later. This is because her family has always led.
But some experts do not agree. Kim Ju Ae is only 13 years old. She is too young to be a leader now. She cannot join the party yet. So, it will take time to know for sure.
There may be other children. But we do not see them. North Korea does things slowly. Visits to the mausoleum show the family's long history.
Kim Ju Ae is seen more now. This shows the country is strong. But we do not know her future role. People will watch her.