Splinter: Could North Korea End up with a Woman Leading the Country Before the U.S. Does?

Jezebel ^ | February 12, 2026 | Jim Vorel

[MinorityRepublican]

The world of totalitarian dictators is getting a bit of a shake-up this week, as something that has been intensely speculated upon in the South Korean government and media has come to pass at least on some level: North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has reportedly designated his teenage daughter as his official heir, indicating that she would be groomed to continue his family line and dictatorship.

That said, it’s difficult to say how much media manipulation and spycraft is involved here–there are many in the South Korean government, media and public who believe that one of Kim Jong Un’s presumed but unknown sons would still be chosen as the successor when the time is right.

[PhiloBedo]

Launching missiles every 28 days?

[Uncle Miltie]

Oh yeah, we should totally be worried about the plumbing of the leadership of a totalitarian dictatorship. They would be so enlightened to have a woman mass murderer. We need to catch up quick!

[Salman]

Feminism is a form of blood feud mentality nationalism.

"Feminazis". Rush called it decades ago.

[Governor Dinwiddie]

I get all my information from a reprobate rag called "Jezebel". What a disgusting name.

[Parmy]

She will institute DEI in a matter of days after taking charge.

[butlerweave]

She would Own everyone and everything and can do whatever she wants to it and them

[Governor Dinwiddie]

What you did there. I see it.

[DoodleBob]

Jim Vorel is a Staff Writer at Paste Magazine. He focuses on a diverse range of topics including film and cinema, pop culture, and beverage production, often blending his interests in arts and entertainment with food and beverages. Jim's work has been featured in The A.V. Club, Splinter Software, Paste Magazine, and Jezebel Magazine.

[InsidiousMongo]

Looks like he was teabagged by liberals one too many times and got a case of Stockholm Syndrome.

[Fungi]

Dorky looking vampire soy boy....

[Da Coyote]

Really? I’m afraid we’ll get a Hillabeast, a Cackling Kamalla, or fugly AWFUL as our first female president. Remember their motto: Obnoxiousness, nose rings and blue hair matters.

At least, the UK had an intelligent real leader when they elected a female. But sadly, her improvements didn’t last the progressive era.

[DoodleBob]

Where was the writer from 2021-2024? We had a woman leading the nation.

[EandH Dad]

Is she as smart as Kamalala?

[grobdriver]

Gaydar redlines.

[sopo]

the shame! the shame!

[Allegra]

Yep. The “doctor” was in charge.

[maddog55]

Who really gives a shxt to put it bluntly. What is it about this obsession with sex, race, ethnicity etc that has to be front line on any news reporting anywhere.

Why not vote for the most capable person for a the job?

[Scrambler Bob]

Let’s hope they get a woman leader first.

Then all the pro-women AWFULs can move to N. Korea for an accepting and better life.

And maybe some Trans too.

If they bring their guns, the N. Korea army will like them.

[Scrambler Bob]

And N Korea likes to shoot up Churches and Chruch Schools.