Kim Han-sol

Kim Han-sol (Korean: 김한솔, born 16 June 1995) is the eldest son of Kim Jong-nam and a grandson of the former North Korean ruler Kim Jong-il. His father was the unofficial heir apparent until 2001, when he fell out of favor with the regime after a failed attempt to secretly visit Tokyo Disneyland in May 2001.

For the singer, see Kim Hansol (singer). For the South Korean gymnast, see Kim Han-sol (gymnast).
In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.

Kim Han-sol
김한솔
Born (1995-06-16) 16 June 1995
Pyongyang, North Korea
Alma materParis Institute of Political Studies
Parents
RelativesKim family
Korean name
Chosŏn'gŭl
김한솔
Revised RomanizationGim Hansol
McCune–ReischauerKim Hansol

Kim Han-sol's half-uncle, Kim Jong-un, was named the heir apparent in September 2010, and succeeded Kim Jong Il upon the latter's death in December 2011. Since his father's assassination in 2017, his whereabouts have been unknown.

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