Kim Jong-un Kim Jong-un (; , ; born 8 January 1982) is a North Korean politician who has been Supreme Leader of North Korea since 2011 and the leader of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) since 2012. He is a son of Kim Jong-il, who was North Korea's sec ...

, current Supreme Leader of

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, holds many titles and offices. Currently, he holds the highest titles in the party, state and army, being ''

General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea The general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (Korean: 조선로동당 총비서) is the head of the Workers' Party of Korea, the ruling party in North Korea, and considered as the supreme leader of North Korea. The general secretary i ...

'', '' Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea'', '' President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea'' and ''

Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea The Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Korean: 조선민주주의인민공화국무력 최고사령관) is the commander-in-chief of the Korean People's Army, the military of North Korea. The office ...

''.

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As of 2022, when

is mentioned in

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and publications, he is most commonly referred to as "Respected Comrade Kim Jong-un" (), "Respected Comrade General Secretary" (), or "Marshal" (). Like his grandfather and father, when he is mentioned in

and publications, it is always accompanied by one of these titles or by just one of these titles. When his name is written, it is always emphasised by a special bold font or in a larger font size, for example: "Respected Comrade Clarifies Plan to Form Area of Riverside Terraced Houses around Pothong Gate" or "Respected Comrade Clarifies Plan to Form Area of Riverside Terraced Houses around Pothong Gate." His honourific titles would be used as a description added to his name or affectionate title. For example, "Comrade Kim Jong Un, who is an outstanding successor and leader of the Juche revolution, the symbol of strength of our state and the banner of all victory and glory," (Korean: 주체혁명의 유일무이한 계승자이시고 령도자이시며 우리 국가의 강대성의 상징이시고 모든 승리와 영광의 기치이신 김정은동지).

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Kim jong-un Kim Jong-un (; , ; born 8 January 1982) is a North Korean politician who has been Supreme Leader of North Korea since 2011 and the leader of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) since 2012. He is a son of Kim Jong-il, who was North Korea's sec ...

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