List of Kim Jong-un's titles

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Kim Jong-un, General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Kim Jong-un, current Supreme Leader of North Korea, 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, Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.[1]

Usage in North Korean media[]

When Kim Jong-un is mentioned in North Korean media and publications, he is most commonly referred to as "Respected Supreme Leader Comrade Kim Jong-un" (Korean: 경애하는 최고령도자 김정은동지) or "Marshal" (원수님). Like his grandfather and father, when he is mentioned in North Korean media 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 Kim Jong Un Clarifies Plan to Form Area of Riverside Terraced Houses around Pothong Gate" or "Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Clarifies Plan to Form Area of Riverside Terraced Houses around Pothong Gate."[2]

List of official titles and offices[]

Current titles and offices[]

Chosŏn'gŭl (Hancha) DPRK McCune–Reischauer English Tenure Comment References
조선로동당 총비서 Chosŏn Rodongdang Ch'ongbisŏ General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea 10 January 2021 - incumbent Elected at the 8th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea [3]
조선민주주의인민공화국 국무위원회 위원장 Chosŏn minjujuŭi inmin'gonghwaguk kukmu wiwŏnhoe wiwŏnjang President of the State Affairs of the DPRK (lit. Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK) 29 June 2016 - incumbent [3]
조선민주주의인민공화국무력 최고사령관 Chosŏnminjujuŭiinmin'gonghwaguk muryŏkch'ongsaryŏnggwan Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea 30 December 2011 - incumbent [citation needed]
조선로동당 중앙군사위원회 위원장 Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea 11 April 2012 - incumbent Elected at 4th Conference of the Workers' Party of Korea.
조선로동당 중앙위원회 위원 Member of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea 28 September 2010 - incumbent Elected at the 3rd Conference of the Workers' Party of Korea.
조선민주주의인민공화국 원수 Chosŏnminjujuŭiinmin'gonghwaguk Wonsu Marshal of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Promoted on the 18 July 2012.

Previously held offices and titles[]

Chosŏn'gŭl (Hancha) DPRK McCune–Reischauer English Tenure Comment References
Party
조선로동당 중앙군사위원회 부위원장 Vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea 28 September 2010 - 11 April 2012 Elected at the 3rd Conference of the Workers' Party of Korea.
조선로동당 제1비서 First Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea 11 April 2012 - 9 May 2016 Elected at 4th Conference of the Workers' Party of Korea. [citation needed]
조선로동당 위원장 Chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea 9 May 2016 - 10 January 2021 Elected at the 7th Congress of the WPK. [citation needed]
State
조선민주주의인민공화국 국방위원회 제1위원장 Chosŏnminjujuŭiinmin'gonghwaguk muryŏkch'ongsaryŏnggwan First Chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK 13 April 2012 - 29 June 2016 Elected at the 5th session of the 12th Supreme Peoples' Assembly. [citation needed]
Army (title)
조선인민군 최고사령관 Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army 30 December 2011 - incumbent [4]

List of propagated titles[]

Chosŏn'gŭl (Hancha) DPRK McCune–Reischauer English Comment References
원수님 Wŏsunim Marshal Used to refer to Kim Jong-un without mentioning his name. [5]
경애하는 원수님 Kyŏngaehanŭn Wŏsunim Dear Respected Marshal
최고령도자 Choegoryŏngdoja Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un's most common titles [6]
우리당과 국가와 무력의 최고령도자 Uridanggwa kukkawa mulyeogŭi choegoryŏngdoja Supreme Leader of our Party, State and Armed Forces Often used after his full list of titles is mentioned [7]
최고사령관 Choegosaryŏnggwan Supreme Commander [citation needed]
최고령도자동지 Choegoryŏngdojadongji Comrade Supreme Leader Used to refer to Kim Jong-un in relation to the relevant titles without mentioning his name.
최고사령관동지 Choegosaryŏnggwandongji Comrade Supreme Commander
총비서동지 Chongbiseodongji Comrade General Secretary [8]
자애로운 아버지 Chaaeroun Abŏji Beloved Father
21세기의 태양 Ishipilsegiye t'aeyang Sun of the 21st Century
장군 Janggun General [citation needed]
청년대장 Chongnyeondaejang Young General He was often called this during his hereditary succession campaign.[9][10] [11]
영명한 동지 Yeongmyeonghan dongji Brilliant Comrade [10]
각하 Kakha His Excellency [12]
주체혁명의 탁월한 령도자 Chuch'ehyŏngmyŏngŭi t'agwŏrhan ryŏngdoja Outstanding Leader of the Juche Revolution [7]
주체혁명의 유일무이한 계승자이시고 령도자 Chuch'ehyŏngmyŏngŭi yuilmuihan kyesŭngjaishigo ryŏngdoja The only and unique successor and leader of the Juche Revolution [7]
우리 국가의 강대성의 상징 Uri kukkaŭi kangdaesŏngŭi sangjing A symbol of the mightyness of our country [7]
모든 승리와 영광의 기치 Modŭn sŭngniwa yŏnggwangŭi kich'i Banner of all victory and glory -
위대한 령도자 Widaehan ryŏngdoja Great Leader Used on very rare occasions, usually more common in slogans during major national events such as elections at party congresses. [7]
절세의 위인 Chŏlseŭi wiin Peerlessly Great Man [13]

See also[]

Held titles[]

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References[]

  1. ^ "Peerlessly Great Men". Uriminzokkiri. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Clarifies Plan to Form Area of Riverside Terraced Houses around Pothong Gate". KCNA. 2021.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Congratulations to Lao President". Chongnyon Chonwi. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 31 March 2021 – via KCNA Watch.
  4. ^ 조선인민군 최고사령관 김정은동지께서 조선인민군 제２６４대련합부대 지휘부를 시찰하시였다. 웹 우리 동포 (in Korean). 24 May 2015.
  5. ^ 경애하는 김정은원수님께 재중조선인총련합회가 편지를 드리였다 (in Korean). KCNA.
  6. ^ 경애하는 김정은동지께서 보통문주변 강안지구에 호안다락식주택구를 새로 일떠세울 구상을 밝히시였다 (in Korean). KCNA. 2021.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f 조선로동당과 조선인민의 위대한 령도자 김정은동지께 최대의 영광을 드립니다. DPRK Today (in Korean). 1 October 2021.
  8. ^ 전국각지에 양로원들이 훌륭히 꾸려졌다 (in Korean). KCNA.
  9. ^ "Kim Yo Jong". North Korea Leadership Watch. Missing or empty |url= (help)
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b "North Korean leader's son is 'Brilliant Comrade'". The Jakarta Post. 13 June 2009.
  11. ^ Tertitskiy, Fyodor (March 2, 2018-03-2). "Cults of the forgotten wives: Kim Song Ae and Ko Yong Hui". NK News. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ [김정일 사망]北 노동신문, 김정은에 '각하' 호칭. 영주일보. 21 December 2011.
  13. ^ "-경애하는 김정은동지께서 우리 당과 국가의 최고수위에 높이 추대되신 9돐을 맞으며-". Uri Minzokkiri.
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