Chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids General Secretary of theWorkers' Party of Korea |
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| Workers' Party of Korea | |
| Residence | Forbidden City |
| Seat | Pyongyang |
| Nominator | WPK Congress |
| Appointer | WPK Congress |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Constituting instrument | WPK Charter |
| Inaugural holder | Kim Tu-bong |
| Formation | 28 August 1946 |
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| General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea | |
| Hangul |
조선로동당 총비서
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| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Joseon Rodongdang Wiwonjang |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chosŏn Rodongdang Wiwonjang |
The General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (in Korean: 조선로동당 총비서) is the top leader of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK). This party is the biggest and most important political group in North Korea.
The person who holds this important job right now is Kim Jong-un. He started this role on January 10, 2021.
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What is the General Secretary?
The General Secretary is like the main boss or chairperson of the Workers' Party of Korea. This position is very important because the party guides how North Korea is run. The General Secretary makes big decisions and leads the party's activities.
Who is the current General Secretary?
The current General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea is Kim Jong-un. He took on this leadership role on January 10, 2021.
What is the Workers' Party of Korea?
The Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) is the main political party in North Korea. It was formed on August 28, 1946. The party's rules, called the WPK Charter, explain how the party works and what its goals are.
How does someone become General Secretary?
The General Secretary is chosen by the WPK Congress. This is a big meeting where important decisions about the party are made. Once chosen, there is no set time limit for how long someone can be General Secretary.
When was the position created?
The Workers' Party of Korea was officially formed on August 28, 1946. The first person to hold a top leadership role, similar to the General Secretary, was Kim Tu-bong.
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Flag of the Workers' Party of Korea
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Logo of the Workers' Party of Korea
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Kim Jong-un, the current General Secretary
