When was Kim Jong Un born?

Kim Jong Un was born on 8 January 1984 in Wonsan.

What positions has Kim Jong Un held?

Positions held by Kim Jong Un include: President of the State Affairs Commission (since 13 April 2012); General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (since 11 April 2012); Supreme Commander of the Korean People’s Army (since 17 December 2011); Supreme Leader of North Korea (since 17 December 2011); member of the Supreme People's Assembly (2009–2019).

Where did Kim Jong Un study?

Kim Jong Un was educated at Kim Il-sung University, Kim Il-sung Military University, Liebefeld-Steinhölzli State School.

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Kim Jong Un

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Supreme Leader of North Korea since 2011

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Kim Jong Un is a North Korean politician and dictator who has been serving 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.

Quick facts

Born: 8 January 1984 wd
Place of birth: Wonsan wd
Citizenship: North Korea wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Workers’ Party of Korea wd
Education: Kim Il-sung University, Kim Il-sung Military University, Liebefeld-Steinhölzli State School wd
Spouse: Ri Sol-ju wd

Positions held wd

President of the State Affairs Commission (since 13 April 2012)
General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (since 11 April 2012)
Supreme Commander of the Korean People’s Army (since 17 December 2011)
Supreme Leader of North Korea (since 17 December 2011)
member of the Supreme People's Assembly (9 April 2009 – 11 April 2019)
member of the Presidium of the Politburo of the Workers' Party of Korea

Awards wd

Jubilee Medal "75 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" (2020)
Time 100 (2018)
Jubilee Medal "80 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"

In the news All news →

Kim Jong Un crosses new bridge linking North Korea and China24 October 2026
Photos show luxury boat with 50m pool and water slides near Kim Jong Un's summer retreat17 October 2026
North Korea fires missiles days after South Korea’s hypersonic test12 October 2026
Trump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down N Korea’s nuclear arsenal30 September 2026

Questions

When was Kim Jong Un born?: Kim Jong Un was born on 8 January 1984 in Wonsan.
What positions has Kim Jong Un held?: Positions held by Kim Jong Un include: President of the State Affairs Commission (since 13 April 2012); General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (since 11 April 2012); Supreme Commander of the Korean People’s Army (since 17 December 2011); Supreme Leader of North Korea (since 17 December 2011); member of the Supreme People's Assembly (2009–2019).
Where did Kim Jong Un study?: Kim Jong Un was educated at Kim Il-sung University, Kim Il-sung Military University, Liebefeld-Steinhölzli State School.

Sources

Last updated 8 November 2026 · facts checked 10 November 2026

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