The following is a list of heads of state of North Korea since its foundation in 1948. For most of its existence, North Korea has not specified a formal head of state.

The President of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea [1] (Korean: 조선민주주의인민공화국 국무위원장), alternatively styled "President of State Affairs" in official translations, is the supreme leader and head of state of North Korea.

Kim Jong Un [d] (born 8 January 1982, 1983 or 1984) [b] is a North Korean politician and dictator who has been the third Supreme Leader of North Korea since December 2011 and general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) since 2012.

Kim Jong-un is the 3rd and current supreme leader of North Korea, in office since December 17, 2011. the president of the state affairs commission is the head of state of North Korea. The North Korean constitution gives the president the power to …

Kim Jong-un is the 3rd and current supreme leader of North Korea, in office since December 17, 2011. The president of the state affairs commission is the head of state of North Korea. The North Korean constitution gives the president the power to …

Jan 29, 2025 · Kim Jong-Un, North Korean political official who succeeded his father, Kim Jong Il, as leader of North Korea in 2011. Little of his early life is known, but in 2009 it became clear that he was being groomed as his father’s successor. Once in office, he ramped up North Korea’s nuclear program.

Jan 7, 2024 · Kim Jong Un is the de facto leader of North Korea and has held the titles of General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea, Chairman of the State Affairs Commission, and Supreme Commander of the Korean People’s Army since his appointment to the posts in 2011.

The following is a list of heads of state of North Korea since its foundation in 1948. For most of its existence, North Korea has not specified a formal head of state.

Nov 24, 2023 · Kim Jong-un is the supreme leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, commonly known as North Korea. He is the third-generation leader in the Kim family dynasty that has ruled the hermetic nation since its formation in 1948.

Dec 17, 2021 · 1. He is North Korea’s third head of state. Kim Jong-un succeeded his father, Kim Jong-il as leader of North Korea in 2011. He was the second child of Kim Jong-il and his wife Ko Yong-hui. Kim Il-sung, founder of North Korea, was his grandfather.