Kim Jong Un giving major diplomatic roles to wife and sister ahead of key talks

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is putting the spotlight on women in his attempts to win over world opinion.

Kim Jong Un giving major diplomatic roles to wife and sister ahead of key talks

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is putting the spotlight on women in his attempts to win over world opinion.

Over the past few months, Mr Kim has increasingly shared the stage with his younger sister, who became an instant celebrity as his envoy to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, and his wife, a former singer in her late 20s.

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