Daily Mail: Kim Jong Un 'promotes his sister to second-in-command of North Korea to help him deal with "stress" of ruling'
* Kim Jong-un has delegated some powers to subordinates, South Korea claims
* Sister Kim Yo-jong 'is now in charge of policy toward South Korea and US'
* Move makes her de-facto second in command, but not his official successor
* South Korea said the move was designed to help Kim deal with 'stress' of ruling
Kim Jong Un has promoted his sister to second-in-command of North Korea, according to South Korea's spy agency.
Kim Yo Jong, 32, is now in charge of North Korean policy towards the US and South Korea, effectively making her his de-facto deputy, spy chiefs said.
Her brother still maintains 'absolute authority' over North Korea, but has delegated some responsibilities to help him deal with the 'stress' of ruling, it was claimed.
The report comes months after 36-year-old Kim disappeared from public view for 21 days, amid speculation he was seriously ill.
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WNU Editor: Cannot say that I am surprised. Regular readers of this blog know that I have been saying for years that she is the "second-in-command". She is the only person that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un trusts completely, and he has positioned her to be the gate-keeper for those who want to meet him.
More News On South Korean Intelligence Saying North Korean Leader's Sister Is Now The 'De Facto Second-In-Command'
Kim Jong-un gives sister Yo-jong 'more responsibilities' -- BBC
North Korean leader's sister is 'de facto second-in-command', South Korean lawmaker says -- Reuters
Kim Jong Un gives younger sister more responsibilities, including overseeing relations with US, South Korea: report -- FOX News
North Korea partly ruled by leader’s sister Kim Yo-jong: NIS -- Korea Herald
Kim Jong-un delegated partial authority to sister: spy agency -- Yonhap News Agency
South Korea Sees North's Kim Jong Un Giving More Power to His Sister -- Newsweek
Kim Jong Un reportedly hands part of his power to sister Kim Yo Jong -- NYPost
Kim Jong Un's sister now 'de facto second-in-command' in N Korea -- Al Jazeera
North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un Suddenly Hands over Power to His Sister -- EuroWeekly
