50 Facts About Kim Jong Un

Here are 50 facts about Kim Jong Un, the Supreme Leader of North Korea:

Full Name: Kim Jong Un
Birthdate: Officially January 8, 1984 (some sources suggest 1983)
Birthplace: Likely in Pyongyang, North Korea
Parents: Kim Jong Il (father) and Ko Yong Hui (mother)
Grandfather: Kim Il Sung, the founder of North Korea
Siblings: Kim Yo Jong (sister) and Kim Jong Nam (half-brother, assassinated in 2017)
Education in Switzerland: Studied under a false name at a school in Switzerland
Was a Shy Student: Reportedly reserved, but passionate about basketball
Speaks Multiple Languages: Allegedly fluent in Korean and German, with some English skills
Loves Western Culture: Enjoys Hollywood movies, the NBA, and Swiss cheese

Became Supreme Leader in 2011: After his father, Kim Jong Il, died
Was groomed for Leadership: Chosen over his older brothers
Youngest World Leader at the Time: Took power in his late 20s
First Public Appearance as Heir in 2010: Introduced as a Key Figure in North Korea
Became Marshal of North Korea in 2012: Strengthened control over the military

Holds Multiple Titles: Chairman of the Workers’ Party, Supreme Commander, and more
Expanded North Korea’s Nuclear Program: Conducted multiple missile tests
Has Executed High-Ranking Officials: Ordered the execution of his uncle Jang Song Thaek in 2013
Controls a Strict Propaganda Machine: State media glorifies him as a “Great Successor”
Cements His Legacy Through Statues & Portraits: His image is everywhere in North Korea

First North Korean Leader to Meet a U.S. President: Met Donald Trump in 2018 and 2019
Met South Korean President Moon Jae-in in 2018: First leader-to-leader talks in decades
Strengthened Ties with China and Russia: Meets with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin
Sanctions Have Isolated North Korea: His nuclear program has led to global economic restrictions
Threatens the U.S. and South Korea Often: Uses aggressive rhetoric against enemies

Married to Ri Sol Ju: Around 2009–2010
Has at Least Three Children: His daughter Ju Ae was revealed in 2022
His Sister, Kim Yo Jong, is Influential: Considered his right-hand woman
Keeps His Family’s Whereabouts Secret: His children rarely appear in public
Likely Overweight Due to a Lavish Diet: Enjoys fine dining and imported food

Rumored Health Problems: Reports of heart surgery in 2020
Disappeared for Weeks in 2020: Led to rumors of his death
Possibly suffers from Gout or Diabetes: Due to lifestyle choices
Uses a Personal Train for Travel: Prefers armored trains over planes for security
His Weight Fluctuates Often: Observers analyze his health based on appearance

Obsessed with Basketball: Loves the NBA and idolizes Michael Jordan
Enjoys Western Alcohol: Allegedly drinks expensive liquor like cognac
Owns a Massive Car Collection: Despite sanctions, he has multiple luxury cars
Loves Expensive Watches: Seen wearing Swiss timepieces worth thousands
Has His Own Island: A secret retreat similar to a luxury resort

Has a Private Pleasure Squad: Allegedly inherited his father’s secret entertainment group
Once Banned Sarcasm in North Korea: To prevent dissent
Had His Uncle Executed by Anti-Aircraft Gun: One of the most brutal purges in history
Banned Western Fashion Trends: No skinny jeans, piercings, or certain hairstyles
Claims He Can Control the Weather: State media once said he made it snow on command

North Korean Media Says He Never Poops: A bizarre claim about his godlike status
Claims He Can Drive at Age 3: Part of his mythical propaganda
State TV Says He Climbed a Sacred Mountain in a Suit: A fabricated heroic story
Portraying Himself as a Military Genius: Despite no real battle experience
Worshipped Like a God in North Korea: Citizens must show extreme reverence