Kim Jong-un

World Leader

Birthday January 8, 1984

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Pyongyang, North Korea

Age 40 years old

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About

Son of Kim Jong-il who became the Supreme Leader of North Korea on December 17, 2011 at 29 years old, making him the world's youngest head of state. Due to North Korea's secretive policies, not much is known about his past or his rule.

Before Fame

He attended school in Switzerland under a false name and identity.

Trivia

He previously served as First Secretary of the Workers' Party and First Chairman of the National Defence Commission.

Family Life

He married Ri Sol-ju and has two brothers, Kim Jong-nam and Kim Jobg-Chul, and two sisters, Kim Yo-Jong and Kim Sul-song. He also has a daughter named Kim Ju-ae. 

Associated With

He was named Kim Jong-il's successor after the latter's death in 2011.