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The
supreme leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
known as the
supreme leader of North Korea
is the
head of state
and
head of government
of
North Korea
. The leader directs the executive branch of the
federal government
. He is the
commander-in-chief
of the
North Korean Armed Forces
.
Kim Jong-un
is the 3rd and current supreme leader of North Korea, in office since December 17, 2011.
Executive and Legislative Powers
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The
president of the state affairs commission
is the
head of state
of
North Korea
. The
North Korean constitution
gives the president the power to lead the state and appoint important state officials.
The president has the power to appoint diplomatic representatives to serve in other countries. The president can declare a
state of emergency
, a state of war or a mobilization order. He directs the country's national defense. The president also has absolute power and control over North Korea's nuclear weapons.
The president has the power to choose the vice president, and members of the State Affairs Commission, who are elected by members of the assembly. The president can also propose for their recall by the assembly. He has the right to appoint or dismiss important state officials.
The president can submit an agenda that will be discussed by the
Supreme People's Assembly
. The commission can also submit an agenda to the assembly. The president has the right to
grant pardons
.
The supreme leader is the
commander-in-chief
of the
North Korean Armed Forces
. The leader may exercise supreme operational command and control over the country's military forces, and has
plenary power
to launch, direct and supervise military operations, order or authorize the
deployment of troops
, or launch
nuclear weapons
.
Ryongsong Residence
is the current and official residence of the supreme leader of North Korea. The supreme leader also has other
official state residences
. They are kept hidden away with absolutely no access to them.
The
Ministry of State Security
is charged with protecting the supreme leader and the
first family of North Korea
. As part of their protection, their duties are also to investigate any type of threats towards the
Kim family
or any government official. It's also tasked to conduct VIP protection duties for North Korean diplomats and employees who work in many North Korean embassies, accompany and other foreign officials abroad.
The North Korean leadership line of succession is the order in which one of the members of the
Kim family
are to assume the powers and duties as the supreme leader of North Korea upon their death.