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.

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.

Titles used by Kim Jong Un have constitutionally defined him as the Supreme Leader, but not formal head of state. [1][2] However, amendments to the DPRK constitution in 2019 have granted the chairman of the State Affairs Commission (later renamed to president of the State Affairs), a title held by Kim, the status of representing the state and re...

Kim Jong-Un is a North Korean political official who succeeded his father, Kim Jong Il, as supreme leader of North Korea (2011– ) and the first secretary of the Korean Workers' Party. The early years of his reign were characterized by a ruthless consolidation of power and saw a sharp acceleration of North Korea's nuclear weapons program.

Apr 2, 2014 · Kim Jong-un became the supreme leader of North Korea in 2011, succeeding his father Kim Jong-il.

Sep 11, 2023 · When Kim Jong Un took control of North Korea at just 27, the world knew little about him. The sombre, subdued and rounded figure that was often the subject of international ridicule in those...

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 [5] (born 8 January 1982) is a North Korean politician and the 3rd and current Supreme Leader of North Korea since 2011.