Kim Jong-un Biography
Kim Jong-un Kim Jong-un became the supreme leader of North Korea in 2011, succeeding his father Kim Jong-il. Who Is Kim Jong-un? Much of the early life of Kim Jong-un is unknown to Western media. Presumably born in North Korea, Kim is the son of Ko Young-hee, an opera singer, and Kim Jong-il, the dictatorial leader of the country until his death in 2011. Although Kim Jong-un implemented some economic and agricultural reforms, human rights violations and brutal suppression of opposition continue to be reported under his rule. He also continued the country’s nuclear testing and development of missile technology in the face of international condemnation, though he announced intentions to be more cooperative in that area via historic meetings with South Korean President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Donald Trump in 2018. Early Life The birthdate and early childhood of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is shrouded in mystery. It is k