Kim Jong-un

Kim Jong-un

Supreme Leader of North Korea since 2011

Kim Jong Un is a North Korean politician and dictator who has served as the supreme leader of North Korea since 2011, following the death of his father, Kim Jong Il. He is the third ruler from the Kim family to lead the country, which was founded by his grandfather Kim Il Sung. Kim holds the positions of general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs Commission, as well as the highest offices in the Korean People's Army.

Also known as...Kim Jong-eun, Kim Jong Un, Kim Jung-eun, Kim Jong-woon, Kim Jung-woon, Kim Jong-Woon, Kim Jung-Woon, Kim Jong woon, Kim Jong Woon, Kim Jung woon, Kim Jung Woon, Kim Jong un, Kim Jong eun, Kim Jong-Eun, and Kim Jong Eun
China, North Korea Strengthen Ties

China, North Korea Strengthen Ties Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged deeper ties in Pyongyang, omitting denuclearization from talks.