What do a teenager's clothes tell us about North Korea's future?

Analysts say the daughter of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un is not just growing up - she’s being styled for succession.

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What do a teenager's clothes tell us about North Korea's future?

South Korea's spy agency believes Kim Ju Ae, the daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has been chosen as his successor.

The BBC breaks down three clues in her fashion that suggest she is being styled to lead the country.

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