kim jong-un

Sat, 02 May 2026 22:39:50 +0000

Like his father and grandfather before him, Kim Jong Un rules North Korea, and his leadership has maintained the Kim family cult of personality. State media often refer to him as "Respected Comrade. 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. SEOUL North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is showcasing his tighter ties with old allies and battlefield lessons from Ukraine, as he positions North Korea as a strong nuclear power before. Read CNNs Kim Jong Un Fast Facts to learn more about the leader of North Korea.