Kim Ju Ae Watch (2022-2026 Events)
In reverse chronological order are the observed public appearances of Kim Ju Ae (Kim Chu-a’e), daughter of Kim Jong Un (KJU; Kim Cho’ng-u’n) and Ri Sol Ju (Ri Sol-chu). The events she has attended have been categorized using modified versions of the Ministry of Unification’s categories for #1 Events, with the primary category listed first.
updated 5 June 2026
66. 4 June 2026 (reported by DPRK state media on 6 June) Observation of Navigation Test on Kang Kon (defense industry/military affairs)
65. 31 May 2026 (reported by DPRK state media on 1 June) Visit to Sinu’iju Combined Farm (Economy/Society)
64. 7 May 2026 (reported by DPRK state media on 8 May) Inspection of Choe Hyon and maneuverability check (military affairs/defense industry)
63. 19 April 2026 (reported by DPRK state media on 20 April) Tactical ballistic missile test fire (defense industry/military affairs)
62. 2 April 2026 (reported by DPRK state media on 3 April) Visit to Hwasong District Services and Shops
61. 19 March 2026 (reported by DPRK state media on 20 March) Tactical Infantry/UAV/Tank Drill (military affairs)
60. 14 March 2026 (reported by DPRK state media on 15 March) Tree Planting on Saeppyol Street (society)
59. 14 March 2026 (reported by DPRK state media on 15 March) MLRS Drill (military affairs)
58. 11 March 2026 (reported by DPRK state media on 12 March) Visit to SEC Munitions Factory (defense industry)
57. 10 March 2026 (reported by DPRK state media on 11 March) Cruise Missile and NC2 Test involving the Choe Hyon (defense industry/military affairs)
56. 8 March 2026 (reported by DPRK state media on 9 March) International Women’s Day Performance (Society)
55. 27 February 2026 (reported by DPRK state media on 28 February) Sniper Rifle Gift Ceremony for Senior Cadres (Party management/military affairs)
54. 25 February 2026 (reported by DPRK state media on 26 February) 9th Party Congress military parade (Party management/military affairs)
53. 16 February 2026 (reported by DPRK state media on 17 February) Opening of Hwasong Area (economy)
52. 15 February 2026 (reported by DPRK state media on 16 February) opening of Saeppyol Street in Hwasong District, Pyongyang (Economy/Military Affairs)
51. 27 January 2026 (reported by DPRK state media on 28 January) test of multiple launch rocket system (defense industry/military affairs)
50. 5 January 2026 (reported by DPRK state media on 6 January) Visit to construction Overseas Military Operations Museum and tree planting (military affairs)
49. 1 January 2026 (reported by DPRK state media on 2 January) New Year’s Visit to Ku’msusan
48. 31 December 2025 (reported by DPRK state media on 1 January 2026) New Year’s celebration and performance (Society)
47. 24 December 2025 (estimated) (reported by DPRK state media on 25 December) KJU guidance of submarine construction (Defense Industry)
46. 20 December 2025 (reported by DPRK state media on 23 December) opening of Ikkal and Milyong hotels in Samjiyo’n (Economy)
45. 19 December 2025 (reported by DPRK state media on 21 December) opening of regional factories in Sinp’o, South Hamgyo’ng (Economy/Society)
44. 15 December 2025 (reported by DPRK state media on 16 December) inaugurated Kangdong County Leisure Complex and 20 x 10 factory (Economy)
43. 28 November 2025 (reported by DPRK state media on 30 November) Inspection and visit to KPA Air Force on 80th anniversary (Military)
42. 5 September 2025 (photographs disseminated by DPRK state media on 5 September 2025) Arrival home via railway in the DPRK after KJU Visit to China (External Affairs)
41. 2 September 2025 (photographs disseminated by DPRK state media on 2 September 2025) Arrival via railway in Beijing for KJU state visit to China (External Affairs)
40. 29 June 2025 (reported by DPRK state media on 30 June) Attendance at performances by DPRK and Russian artistes (External Affairs)
39. 24 June 2025 (reported by DPRK state media 26 June 2025) Opening of Wo’nsan-Kalma Resort (Economy)
38. 13 June 2025 (reported by DPRK state media 14 June 2025) Inspection of Major Munitions Factory (Defense Industry)
37. 12 June 2025 (reported by DPRK state media 13 June 2025) launch of Ch’oe Hyon class destroyer Kang Kon at Rajin Shipyard (Military/Defense Industry)
36. 9 May 2025 (reported 9 May 2025)Visit to Russian Embassy on 80th anniversary of Victory Day (External Affairs/Forrels)
35. 28-29 April 2025 (reported by DPRK state media on 30 April 2025) Weapons Test on Ch’oe Hyon-class destroyer (Military/Defense Industry)
34. 25 April 2025 (reported by DPRK state media on 26 April 2025) Commissioning of Ch’oe Hyon-class destroyer (Military/Defense Industry)
33. 15 April 2025 (reported by DPRK state media on 16 April 2025)Opening of Hwasong Apartments Phase III (Economy/Military)
32. 3 April 2025 (reported by DPRK state media on 4 April 2025) Visit to Hwasong Apartments Phase III Amenities (Economy/Military)
31. 6 January 2025 (reported by DPRK state media on 7 January) DPRK Missile Administration Hypersonic Missile Test (Defense Industry)
30. 31 December 2025 (reported by DPRK state media 1 January 2025) New Year’s Eve Performance
29. 14 May 2024 (reported by DPRK state media on 15 May 2024) Opening of Jonwi Street in Pyongyang (Society/Economy)
28. 15 March 2024 (reported by DPRK state media on 16 March 2024) Commissioning and opening of Kangdong Greenhouse (Society/Economy/Military)
27. 15 March 2024 (reported by DPRK state media on 16 March 2024) Inspection and guiding of urban warfare and landing exercises by the XI Corps (Military)
26. 8 February 2024 (reported by DPRK state media on 9 February 2024) Banquet at Moknan House Commemorating Army Day (Military/Society)
25. 8 February 2024 (reported by DPRK state media on 9 February 2024) Visit to Ministry of National Defense Complex to mark Army Day (Military)
24. 7 January 2024 (reported by DPRK state media on 8 January 2024) Visit to Kwangch’o’n Chicken Farm (Society/Economy)
23. 4 January 2024 (reported by DPRK state media on 5 January 2024) Visit to TEL production unit (Defense Industry/Military)
22. 31 December 2023 (reported by DPRK state media on 1 January 2024) New Year’s performance (Society)
21. 20 December 2023 (reported by DPRK state media on 21 December 2023) Hwasong-18 theater ballistic missile drill personnel photo-op (Military/Defense Industry)
20. 18 December 2023 (reported by DPRK state media on 19 December 2023) Hwasong-18 Theater ballistic missile drill (Military/Defense Industry)
19. 30 November 2023 (reported by DPRK state media on 1 December 2023) Kim Jong Un commemorates Air Force Day (Military)
18. 23 November 2023 (reported by DPRK state media on 24 November 2023) Banquet held for contributors to launch of Ch’o’llima carrier rocket and Malligyong satellite (Military/Defense Industry/Society)
17. 23 November 2023 (reported by DPRK state media on 24 November 2023) Commemorative photo session with contributors to the Ch’o’llima carrier rocket and Malligyong satellite launch (Military/Defense Industry/Society)
16. 8 September 2023 (reported by DPRK state media on 9 September 2023) Paramilitary parade marking 75th anniversary of DPRK’s foundation (Military/Society)
15. 27 August 2023 (reported by DPRK state media on 29 August 2023) KJU hosts dinner marking Navy Day (Military)
14. 27 August 2023 (reported by DPRK state media on 29 August 2023) visit to the command element of the KPA Navy to commemorate Navy Day (28 August) (Military)
13. 16 May 2023 (reported by DPRK state media on 17 May 2023) inspection of the National Aerospace Development Agency’s preparations for launch of a reconnaissance satellite (Military/Defense Industry/Society)
12. 18 April 2023 (reported by DPRK state media on 19 April) inspection of the National Aerospace Development Agency (Military/Society)
11. 15 April 2023 (reported by DPRK state media on 17 April) soccer game and tug-of-war between DPRK Cabinet and Ministry of National Defense (Society/Military)
10. 13 April 2023 (reported by DPRK state media on 14 April) test launch of the Hwasong-18 ICBM (Defense Industry)
9. 18-19 March 2023 (reported by DPRK state media on 20 March) tactical nuclear counterattack simulation; Kim Ju Ae may only have attended the second day of the simulation (Military)
8. 16 March 2023 (reported by DPRK state media on 17 March) launch drill of the Hwasong-17 ICBM from Pyongyang International Airport (Military)
7. 9 March 2023 (reported by DPRK state media on 10 March) artillery drill conducted by a Hwasong artillery unit near Namp’o (Military)
6. 25 February 2023 (reported by DPRK state media on 26 February) ceremony opening construction of apartment complex in Sop’o, Pyongyang, by the Paektusan Youth Hero Brigade and construction units of the Youth League at which Kim Ju Ae participated in the ceremony (Youth League/Society)
5. 17 February 2023 (reported by DPRK state media on 18 February) soccer game between Ministry of National Defense and DPRK Cabinet held to mark the Day of the Shining Star (Kim Jong Il’s birthday) (Society/Military)
4. 8 February 2023 (reported by DPRK state media on 9 February) military parade commemorating the 75th anniversary of the foundation of the DPRK’s armed forces which she attended with her mother, Ri Sol Ju, and sat with senior party and state officials; Kim Ju Ae’s favorite horse participated and marched past the parade review platform (Military)
3. 7 February 2023 (reported by DPRK state media on 8 February) banquet with KPA general-grade officers on the eve of the 75th anniversary of the foundation of the DPRK’s armed forces which took place with her mother, Ri Sol Ju, and at which Kim Ju Ae posed for numerous commemorative photos with the KPA’s high command and other senior military personnel (Military)
2. 26 November 2022 (reported by DPRK state media on 27 November) Commemorative photo session with personnel and contributors to 18 November Hwasong-17 ICBM test firing at which she is referred to as KJU’s “beloved daughter”(Defense Industry)
1. 18 November 2022 (reported by DPRK state media on 19 November) Hwasong-17 ICBM test firing at Pyongyang International Airport: Kim Ju Ae’s first observed public appearance which took place with her mother, Ri Sol Ju (Ri So’l-chu) who are referred to as KJU’s “wife and beloved daughter” (Defense Industry)
