North Korean leader Kim Jong Un brought a child believed to be his daughter to a lavish banquet at a military barracks on Tuesday, the latest sign the girl is possibly being groomed as his eventual successor in an authoritarian family regime dating back decades.

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un was joined by his daughter at a military banquet on Tuesday, setting off a wave of speculation about her being the "heir apparent."

For three generations, the Kim family has ruled North Korea. Before taking power, leaders have been shrouded in mystery and kept out of the public eye as children.

Dictator Kim Jong Un brought his daughter to the celebration of the North Korean military's 75th anniversary, fueling speculation of succession plan.

State media's lofty description of Kim Ju Ae, as "respected" and "beloved," has inspired debate on whether she's being primed as her father's successor.

State media’s description of Kim Ju Ae, who has been called “respected” and “beloved,” has inspired debate on whether she’s being primed as her father’s successor.

Two high-ranking officers were seen stooping to pose for a picture with Kim Ju Ae. It was she, not her father, who sat in the center of the shot.