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North Korea
Asia•2 Listed Leaders
Last Updated: 7/16/2026
Government Overview
An isolated state ruled by the Kim family under a single-party system centered on the Workers' Party.
Political & Constitutional Structure
One-party totalitarian state
Current Heads of State & Government
K
Kim Jong Un
General Secretary / President
Assumed Office: 12/17/2011
P
Pak Thae-song
Premier
Assumed Office: 1/1/2024