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- Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, made her first public appearance since being passed over as heir for Kim Ju-ae at the Ninth Congress.
- She was promoted to department director overseeing propaganda and inter-Korean relations.
- Analysts say the move helps Kim Jong-un maintain control and appease his sister.
- Kim Ju-ae is being groomed as successor with growing visibility, with attendance at the congress not confirmed.
