Kim Jong Un is the Supreme Leader of North Korea. Born on January 8, 1984, he is the third generation of his family to rule the country under a totalitarian regime. On October 19, 2020, the politician was hit with a wave of unverified reports claiming that he might have faced a medical emergency, leading to him falling into a coma. The matter escalated, and rumors of his death started making the rounds.
Kim Jong Un recently quashed the rumors by making a public appearance at a clothing expo. North Korean state media published photos of the politician from the event. The unverified news sparked interest in Kim’s family, especially his mysterious wife, Ri Sol Ju, who is believed to have three kids.
Who is Kim Jong Un’s wife, Ri Sol Ju? How many kids does the couple have?
Kim Jong Un’s wife and the First Lady of North Korea, Ri Sol Ju has long been the subject of intense curiosity. The couple has never shared details about their married life, and Ri Sol Ju rarely appears with her husband at major events. Beyond her occasional media appearances, little is known about her, as she maintains a private life and avoids the public and media scrutiny that comes with being related to a nation’s ruler.
Ri is usually seen when Kim celebrates missile test launches, and in her pictures, she mostly has a warm and polite smile. According to Business Insider, it was in 2012 that Ri was identified as Kim’s wife and over the years, her style and put-together looks have drawn attention. The same report claimed that Ri had become a fashion trendsetter in China in 2019. Her clean-cut, pastel dresses have inspired many.
As of 2026, Ri Sol Ju is reported to be around 35-36 years old, making her about six to seven years younger than her 42-year-old husband, Kim Jong Un. Regarding Ri’s background, she was reportedly born into an elite family. Her father was a professor and her mother a doctor. As for when Ri met Kim and got married, the timeline is contested across different reports.
Some media outlets reported that the wedding took place in 2009 and said Ri gave birth the next year, while others claimed the couple didn’t meet until a classical music concert in 2010. Ri Sol Ju is believed to have three children, though those concerned have not verified this. Besides Kim Jong Un’s wife, his only other family member who entered the public eye and generated immense buzz was his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae.
All about Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Kim Ju Ae
Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae made headlines as the possible successor to the North Korean supreme leader after her public appearances with her dad in mid-2026. She has been seen by Kim Jong Un’s side since 2022, sparking growing curiosity. Notably, since North Korea’s founding in 1948, the country has never had a female supreme leader.
Kim Ju Ae is reportedly around 13 years old, and state media has called her father’s “most beloved” and “respected” child. It is believed that she is the second of the supreme leader’s three children, but the number and order have not been confirmed. Kim Jong Un has been very secretive about his personal life, introducing his wife to the public only after they married.
The same goes for his kid(s), with Kim Ju Ae’s name getting revealed accidentally. It happened when NBA player Dennis Rodman, who often visits China because of his association with Kim, told The Guardian that he held Un’s daughter during a 2013 trip to the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, and mentioned her name.
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Photo courtesy: AFP, KCNA
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