Kim Jong Un assumed control of North Korea in 2011, when he was reportedly only 27 years old. Here's how he ascended to power and what he's done to keep it.
Kim Jong Un’s rule of terror and hypocrisy has left an air of unease in the country, while his regime badly handled the food shortages, economic woes, and the pandemic.
Kim Jong Un took over rule of North Korea upon his father Kim Jong Il s death on December 17, 2011, and has spent the 10 years since then cementing himself as supreme authority.
Kim Jong Il ruled North Korea for 17 years, from 1994 until his death in December 2011, passing on power to his son Kim Jong Un, who watched over the ceremony on Friday.
Since succeeding his father Kim Jong Il 10 years ago, the dictator has executed enemies, developed nukes, and sat down face to face with an American president. Now he must steer his country out of economic misery.