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Who is Kim Jong-Un?

Kim Jong-Un is a North Korean political official who succeeded his father, Kim Jong Il, as supreme leader of North Korea (2011– ) and the first secretary of the Korean Workers’ Party. The early years of his reign were characterized by a ruthless consolidation of power and saw a sharp acceleration of North Korea’s nuclear weapons program.

When was Kim Jong-Un declared North Korea’s supreme leader?

Kim Jong-Un was declared North Korea’s supreme leader after the death of his father in December 2011. In April 2012 his status was validated by the acquisition of several official titles: first secretary of the Korean Workers’ Party, chairman of the Central Military Commission, and chairman of the National Defense Commission, which was the country’s highest bureaucratic authority.

Where was Kim Jong-Un educated?

Reportedly, Kim Jong-Un was educated at the International School of Berne in Gümligen, Switzerland. He then went on to study at Kim Il-Sung National War College in P’yŏngyang, North Korea, from 2002 to 2007.

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Kim Jong-Un, also spelled Kim Jong-Eun, (born January 8, 1984?, North Korea), North Korean political official who succeeded his father, Kim Jong Il, as leader of North Korea (2011– ).