Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | North Korean |
| Date of Birth | 08/01/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Pyongyang, North Korea |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Kim Jong Un
18/10/2026
US President Donald Trump has said he plans to meet Kim Jong Un later this year, and speculation is growing about renewed talks around the APEC summit in Shenzhen in November. These reports describe possible diplomacy rather than a confirmed meeting.
15/10/2026
North Korea tested two submarine-launched missiles, according to state media reports. The launches were presented as part of the country's ongoing weapons development programme.
11/10/2026
Kim Jong Un toured and opened a new National Defence Revolution Museum in Pyongyang, accompanied by his wife Ri Sol Ju and daughter Kim Ju Ae. Images were released by state media on 13/10/2026, and he described the museum as a national treasure.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Supreme Leader of North Korea and General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, who assumed power in December 2011 after the death of his father, Kim Jong Il. |
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| Position | Third Supreme Leader of North Korea |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Schooling | International School of Berne, Gümligen, Switzerland |
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| Military education | Kim Il-Sung National War College, Pyongyang (2002-2007) |
Personal Life
| Notes | Little is publicly known about his private life; the state keeps details of the Kim family largely private. |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Ri Sol-ju (married 2009) |
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| Diplomatic contact | Has held summits with Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin |
Family
| Father | Kim Jong Il |
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| Mother | Ko Yong-hui |
| Grandfather | Kim Il-sung |
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| Spouse | Ri Sol-ju |
| Children | Kim Ju-ae |
Career
| Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of North Korea | 30/12/2011 |
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| Marshal of the Korean People's Army | 18/07/2012 |
| Chairman of the State Affairs Commission | 29/06/2016 |
| General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea | 10/01/2021 |
| Notable events | Oversaw North Korea's nuclear weapons programme and missile tests; the regime has been criticised internationally for human rights abuses. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Reportedly attended school in Switzerland near Bern during his youth. | |
| 2. Was designated as the 'great successor' in 2010 before his father's death. | |
| 3. Is considered the world's youngest serving state leader. | |
| 4. Is the first North Korean supreme leader born after the nation's founding in 1948. |
