The heir apparent son of Kim Jong-Il is shrouded in mystery. To date, no pictures of him as an adult have been confirmed to exist. I have gathered several images from various sources.
11 years old.
Class photo from 1998.
This is a popular one in news media.
Here’s a sketch, either drawn by or described by Kim Jong-Il’s former personal sushi chef, who defected to South Korea and has shared much information about KJU and his father’s lifestyle.
Probably the most recent image currently available, also from his high school days.
Not sure of the source or authenticity on this one. If anyone knows, I’d appreciate a heads up.
Often used in Western media. Reported in a Japanese newspaper, but probably not Kim Jong-Un. Most likely a misidentification of Kim Kwang-Nam, an engineer at the ironworks KJI is touring (as reported by The Chosun Ilbo).
And that is all the images of the Youth Captain we have right now. There are many other images circulating that identify Kim Jong-Un, however they are often confused with KJI’s other two sons, Kim Jong-Nam and Kim Jong-Chul. I will be interested in seeing the alleged portrait that can be expected to be hung up in homes and establishments, alongside father and grandfather.
Source: The Chosun Ilbo (1) (2)
