A Look At North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un's Sister Kim Yo Jong And The Important Role She Played In The Summit

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is assisted by his sister Kim Yo Jong as he signs documents at the truce village of Panmunjom inside the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas

Daily Mail: Kim's sister is the only woman at the summit table as North Korean leader keeps his trusted sibling close during historic meeting

* Kim Yo Jong, 30, is the younger sister of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un
* She acts as de-facto chief of staff advising on policy and reviewing intelligence
* At Friday's historic summit she was the only woman at the negotiating table
* Most of her considerable power and influence is behind the scenes
* She was instrumental in setting up the talks starting with the Winter Olympics

As Kim Jong-Un greeted dignitaries and signed documents at the historic summit with South Korea, there was one woman who never left his side.

His sister Kim Yo Jong was the only woman at the negotiating table, sitting next to the North Korean dictator as he hammered out a peace deal with his old rival.

The 30-year-old was also on hand at the more informal moments of the summit, collecting his white gloves after a ceremonial tree-planting.

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Update #1: Kim Yo Jong: The only woman at the summit table -- CNN
Update #2: Kim Yo-jong: How Kim Jong-un's blushing sister's presence at summit suggests she has cemented role as North Korea's second most powerful figure -- The Independent

WNU Editor: It was fascinating to look at the role that she played in this summit. All the senior North Korean officials were always deferring to her. The North Korean security detail were focused on Kim Jong-un .... but they were also focused just as intensely on his sister (they ignored all the other senior North Korean officials). During the discussions and special ceremonies, she was always there to assist her brother, and was always deferring to him. Even South Korean President Moon's actions towards her was a sight to see. When he saw her and appraoched her to shake her hand you can tell that he was very happy to see her there, and took the time to speak to her. This only confirms what I have mentioned before .... unofficially she is the second most powerful person in North Korea.