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# Kim Jong Un 김정은 

President of the State Affairs Commission

alive 42 years old Sanctioned: OFAC 

Kim Jong Un is a North Korean politician and dictator who has been serving as the supreme leader of North Korea since 2011, following the death of his father, Kim Jong Il. He is the third ruler from the Kim family to lead the country, which was founded by his grandfather Kim Il Sung. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim%5FJong%5FUn)

[**8** days since Kim Jong Un's last public appearance reported by KCNA (North Korean state media)Last reported appearance: 11 Oct 2026 · Kim Watch: every reported appearance → ](https://savenorthkorea.org/kim-watch)

Born

1984-01-08, Wonsan

Height

Unknown 

Weight

\~140 kg Reported [NIS via The Japan Times, 2026-09](https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/30/asia-pacific/north-korea-leader-obese-seoul-spy)

Military rank

Wonsu

Status as of

2026-09-01

Also known as

Kim Jong-eun

## Family [See in the family tree](https://savenorthkorea.org/kim-family-tree#kim-jong-un) 

- father [Kim Jong Il](https://savenorthkorea.org/people/kim-jong-il) Father, second supreme leader
- mother [Ko Yong Hui](https://savenorthkorea.org/people/ko-yong-hui) Mother, consort from Japan
- spouse [Ri Sol Ju](https://savenorthkorea.org/people/ri-sol-ju) First Lady, married circa 2009
- KJ sibling [Kim Jong Chol](https://savenorthkorea.org/people/kim-jong-chol) Older brother, non-political
- sibling [Kim Yo Jong](https://savenorthkorea.org/people/kim-yo-jong) Sister, core regime gatekeeper and adviser
- half sibling [Kim Jong Nam](https://savenorthkorea.org/people/kim-jong-nam) Older half-brother, assassinated 2017
- KS half sibling [Kim Sol Song](https://savenorthkorea.org/people/kim-sol-song) Older half-sister
- child [Kim Ju Ae](https://savenorthkorea.org/people/kim-ju-ae) Daughter and prominent public heir presumptive
- uncle [Jang Song Thaek](https://savenorthkorea.org/people/jang-song-thaek) Uncle-in-law, executed Dec 2013
- uncle [Kim Pyong Il](https://savenorthkorea.org/people/kim-pyong-il)
- aunt [Kim Kyong Hui](https://savenorthkorea.org/people/kim-kyong-hui) Paternal aunt, surviving elder
- KH nephew [Kim Han Sol](https://savenorthkorea.org/people/kim-han-sol)

## Positions

1. 2012–now President of the State Affairs Commission[source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q56226)
2. 2012–now General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea[source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q56226)
3. 2011–now Supreme Commander of the Korean People’s Army[source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q56226)
4. 2011–now Supreme Leader of North Korea[source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q56226)
5. ?–now member of the Presidium of the Politburo of the Workers' Party of Korea[source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q56226)
6. ?–now member of the Supreme People's Assembly[source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q56226)

## Health

- Reported South Korea's NIS told lawmakers he is 'extremely obese', weighing over 140 kg and at high risk of cardiovascular disease, though he shows no difficulty with physical activity.[The Japan Times (NIS briefing), 2026-09](https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/30/asia-pacific/north-korea-leader-obese-seoul-spy)
- Reported NIS: about 140 kg, with signs of high blood pressure and diabetes since his early 30s; North Korean officials were looking abroad for new medicines to treat him.[CBS News (NIS briefing), 2024-07](https://cbsnews.com/news/kim-jong-un-north-korea-weight-health-problems-medicine-south-korea)
- Reported NIS: estimated at about 140 kg with significant sleep disorders.[Inquirer / AFP (NIS briefing), 2023-05](https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1777829/kim-jong-un-estimated-to-weigh-about-140-kg-with-significant-sleep-disorders-spy-agency/amp)
- Reported NIS: lost about 20 kg in 2021 but showed no signs of serious illness.[NBC News, 2021-07](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/north-korea-s-kim-jong-un-has-lost-weight-remains-n1282691)

## Sanctions [everyone sanctioned →](https://savenorthkorea.org/sanctions) 

- **OFAC** · 20157[listing](https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov/Details.aspx?id=20157)

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