Kim Jong-un
1984 – ? North Korean Supreme Leader of North Korea
Third-generation ruler of North Korea's Kim dynasty.
- Religion
- State atheism; ruling personality cult.
- Affiliations
- Supreme Leader of North Korea; head of the Workers' Party of Korea.
The youngest son of Kim Jong-il, he took power in 2011 and consolidated it partly by purging and killing rivals, including his uncle and, reportedly, his half-brother. He has greatly expanded North Korea's nuclear and missile arsenal.
Connections
- family of Kim Il-sung — His grandfather, founder of the state.
- family of Kim Il-sung — His grandson, current leader.
- family of Kim Jong-il — His father, whom he succeeded.
- family of Kim Jong-il — His son and successor.