Tough and drastic, "said to do", Kim Yo-jong, younger sister of Kim Jong-un, increasingly shows a new face of North Korea in the international arena.

Kim Yo-jong began to attract attention when he appeared with the late leader Kim Jong-il on some of his last inspection trips.

Kim's political role has changed a lot since Kim Jong-un became North Korea's leader in 2011. By 2012, many thought that Kim Yo-jong had assumed an official position in the media and

The death of Jang Song Thaek, the husband of Kim Kyong Hui, the younger sister of Kim Jong-il's younger sister, was executed in 2013 as a way to pave the way for Kim Yo-jong's political career.

In 2014, Kim Jong-un was absent for about 40 days, raising speculation about his health as well as changes in the power system in Pyongyang.

Kim Yo-jong's connecting role with Kim Jong-un and the rest of the government goes far beyond Kim Kyong Hui's performance as a close adviser to the North Korean leader, according to Rodger Baker, a commentator for

In the last two years, Kim Jong-un's younger sister's role has been increasingly prominent.

She also played an important role in the US-Korea summits in 2018 and 2019. Kim Yo-jong is especially noticeable when she always appears with Kim Jong-un everywhere and carries an ashtray

In addition to his role in dialogue at international summits, Kim Yo-jong was surprised when he decided to end his relationship with South Korea and announced the "collapse" of the inter-Korean joint liaison office.

When Kim appeared fiercely and tough, the North Korean leader suddenly showed a more peaceful attitude.

These inconsistent developments cause questions, but that is exactly what North Korea wants.

Kim Yo-jong increasingly shows her playing a key role in the Korean leadership.

However, it also reflects generational change in North Korea.

"They take the initiative to embrace power and inculcate a culture aimed at young people in North Korea, taking capitalism within the allowed limits, or modern ideas, even more open ideas about

Hill's commentator said that with the increasing role and youth leadership, Kim Yo-jong will bring a new face to North Korea, a country that can still be controlled but will no longer have

"There is no quick and easy makeover to North Korea, but the two young leaders who have been trained abroad may be willing to try new things, not only focusing on the military but also

However, Baker did not think that this change would lead to the prospect of Pyongyang giving up nuclear weapons and missiles, considered a vital factor for North Korea.