In November 2014, she was reported to be First Deputy Director of the Workers Party's Propaganda and Agitation Department (PAD).[12] In July 2015, reports saw her as playing the role of de facto leader of the department, with nominal director Kim Ki-nam in a supporting role.[13][14] She also holds a vice-ministerial post, but her portfolio is not known.[4] She regularly accompanies Kim Jong-un on his "field guidance" trips.[16]