Kim Jong-un's sister is now one of the most powerful people in North Korea, thanks to a huge promotion

With a huge promotion, Kim Yo-jong is one of the most powerful people in North Korea right now.

The younger sister of reigning leader Kim Jong-un is often seen in the background accompanying her brother at various functions and tours, but she's now a member of the Worker's Party's Politburo, the nation's most important political body.

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Yo-jong, who is believed to be 30 years old, will be the youngest member to join the decision-making body — and is currently the only one of Kim's siblings active in government. Read more...

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