Kim Jong-un is the current Supreme Leader of North Korea, a position he inherited upon his father's death in 2011. He leads the country as the Chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea and the Chairman of the State Affairs Commission. His rule has been characterized by continued development of North Korea's nuclear weapons program, international condemnation for human rights abuses, and a highly isolated political and economic system. While maintaining a tight grip on power, he has also engaged in diplomatic efforts with leaders of South Korea and the United States, albeit with limited progress on denuclearization.
