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A satirical meme suggesting that world peace would be achieved if Barron Trump, the youngest son of U.S. President Donald Trump, married Kim Ju-ae, the daughter of Kim Jong-un, Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea, is spreading rapidly on social networking services (SNS).


On March 4, virtual images depicting Barron Trump and Kim Ju-ae as if they are in a relationship were shared on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), as well as other social networking services. In the photos, the two are standing shoulder to shoulder, making a heart shape with their hands, with the American flag and the North Korean flag in the background, respectively.

A satirical meme suggesting that world peace will come if Barron Trump, the youngest son of U.S. President Donald Trump, marries Kim Ju-ae, the daughter of North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, is spreading widely on social media platforms, especially X.

A satirical meme suggesting that world peace will come if Barron Trump, the youngest son of U.S. President Donald Trump, marries Kim Ju-ae, the daughter of North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, is spreading widely on social media platforms, especially X.

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In the foreground of the image, President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong-un are shown with displeased expressions, satirizing the situation. The post includes the phrase, "For world peace, Barron Trump should marry Kim Ju-ae." The post has been spreading quickly online, eliciting a wide range of reactions. Some users commented, "This might be a way to solve the nuclear issue at once," and "It seems like the simplest solution for world peace." On the other hand, there were also criticisms, with some saying, "It is not appropriate to use minors as subjects of political satire."



This is not the first time a political situation has been satirized through the idea of marriage. When President Trump expressed his intention to annex Greenland, a satirical post spread on social media suggesting that Barron Trump could marry Princess Isabella of Denmark and receive Greenland as a dowry. Born in 2006, Barron Trump is the youngest son of President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump and is reportedly attending New York University (NYU) in the United States.

A satirical meme suggesting that global peace would be achieved if Barron Trump, the youngest son of former US President Donald Trump, married Kim Ju-ae, the daughter of North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, is spreading widely on social networking services (SNS). X

A satirical meme suggesting that global peace would be achieved if Barron Trump, the youngest son of former US President Donald Trump, married Kim Ju-ae, the daughter of North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, is spreading widely on social networking services (SNS). X

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Recently, American online communities have seen various opinions about whether Barron Trump will serve in the military in the future. Some argue that even the president's children should fulfill their military obligations, leading to ongoing debates. However, there are no known specific plans regarding Barron Trump's military service. Kim Ju-ae is known to be the daughter of Chairman Kim Jong-un and Ri Sol-ju. She has recently attracted international attention by appearing at North Korean military-related events, such as missile test launches and military parades. Some analysts suggest that Kim Ju-ae is being symbolically highlighted in the context of North Korea's succession structure.


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