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1. Kim Jong Un

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   Kim Jong Un (born 8 January 1984, though some sources suggest 1982 or the year of the founding of the Korean People's Army), is the supreme leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea$ ($DPRK$)$, holding the titles of President of the State Affairs Commission, General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea ($WPK$), and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. He is the third generation of the [Kim fam…

2. Kim Jong Un

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   Ascent to Power and Succession
   Kim Jong Un's official entry into public life was slow and meticulously managed, contrasting with the sudden succession of his father. While his exact birthdate remains classified, scholarly consensus points to the early 1980s, largely based on observations from former Swiss acquaintances during his alleged attendance at the International School of Berne (under the pseudonym "Pak Un"). [1] His immediate designation as heir only became fully apparent f…

3. Pyongyang

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   | Juche Tower | Ideological Monument | 1982 | Obelisk commemorating the Juche philosophy; height is set precisely to equal the mean yearly grain harvest of 1981. |
   | Arch of Triumph | Civic Landmark | 1982 | Larger than its Parisian counterpart, marking the supposed birthplace of Kim Il Sung. |
   | Mansudae Grand Monument | Statuary | 1972 (Renovated 1999) | Dual bronze statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il. |
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