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After Ko's death, Kim lived with Kim Ok, his third mistress, who had served as his personal secretary since the 1980s.

She " virtually acts as North Korea's first lady " and frequently accompanied Kim on his visits to military bases and in meetings with visiting foreign dignitaries.

She traveled with Kim Jong Il on a secretive trip to China in January 2006, where she was received by Chinese officials as Kim's wife.