In a briefing to South Korea’s National Assembly this week, National Intelligence Service Director Lee Jong-seok discussed neighboring North Korea’s political succession plan with lawmakers. According to Lee, Kim Jong Un’s daughter — believed to be about 13 years old — is likely to take the reins, rather than her aunt, who had previously been considered a potential successor. A dynastic line of leaders from the Kim family has ruled North Korea since its establishment in 1948 under Kim Il-sung. Whoever succeeds Kim Jong Un will inherit one of the world’s most repressive regimes.