Kim Jong-un Declared Supreme Leader of North Korea

Following the death of Kim Jong-il on December 17, 2011, Kim Jong-un was officially declared Supreme Leader of North Korea. This marked the first hereditary transfer of power in a nuclear-armed state and the continuation of the Kim dynasty’s rule. On December 19, 2011, North Korean state media announced Kim Jong-il’s passing and declared Kim Jong-un as the "Great Successor". Just days later, on December 30, 2011, he was formally appointed Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army, the highest military position in the country. #NorthKorea #KimJongUn #SupremeLeader #DPRK #KimJongIl #PowerTransition #MomentsOfLife #MoofLife_Moment #MoofLife