Supreme Leader (North Korea)

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Supreme Leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea 조선민주주의인민공화국의 최고령도자
National Emblem of North Korea
National Flag of North Korea
Incumbent Kim Jong-un since 17 December 2011
Style	Supreme Leader (formal) Comrade General Secretary (formal) His Excellency (diplomatic)
Type	Head of state Head of government
Member of	Cabinet of North Korea Workers' Party of Korea Supreme People's Assembly State Affairs Commission
Residence	Ryongsong Residence (official) Residences of North Korean leaders (private)
Seat	Pyongyang, North Korea
Term length	No limit, Life tenture
Constituting instrument	Constitution of North Korea
Inaugural holder	Kim Il-sung
Formation	9 September 1948; 75 years ago (1948-09-09)
Founder	Kim Il-sung

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.