Kim Jong Un is the Supreme Leader of North Korea, born on January 8, 1983. He succeeded his father, Kim Jong Il, in 2011. Known for his authoritarian rule and nuclear ambitions, Kim Jong Un has maintained control over the isolated nation through a combination of propaganda, repression, and control of the military. Despite his controversial leadership style, Kim Jong Un has engaged in high-profile diplomacy, including summits with world leaders like Donald Trump and Moon Jae-in. He remains a polarizing figure on the global stage.