Kim Tok-hun facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kim Tok-hun
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김덕훈
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Kim in 2024
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| Head of the Economic Affairs Department of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea | |
| Assumed office 27 December 2024 |
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| General Secretary | Kim Jong Un |
| Preceded by | O Su-yong |
| In office 31 December 2019 – 19 August 2020 |
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| Preceded by | O Su-yong |
| Succeeded by | Kim Tu-il |
| 13th Premier of North Korea | |
| In office 13 August 2020 – 27 December 2024 |
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| Supreme Leader | Kim Jong Un |
| Preceded by | Kim Jae-ryong |
| Succeeded by | Pak Thae-song |
| Vice President of the State Affairs Commission | |
| Assumed office 29 September 2021 |
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| President | Kim Jong Un |
| Vice Premier of North Korea | |
| In office 30 April 2014 – 13 August 2020 |
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| Premier | Kim Jae-ryong Pak Pong-ju |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1961 (age 63–64) North Korea |
| Political party | Workers' Party of Korea |
| Korean name | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl |
김덕훈
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| Hancha |
金德訓
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| Revised Romanization | Gim Deokhun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Tŏkhun |
Kim Tok-hun (Hangul: 김덕훈) was born in 1961. He is a well-known politician from North Korea. He used to be the premier of North Korea, which is like being the head of the government. He was also a very important member of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Kim Tok-hun served as a vice premier from 2014 to 2020. Then, he became the premier from 2020 to 2024. He joined the main committee of the Workers' Party in 2016. Later, he moved up to even higher positions within the party. Today, he leads the party's department that handles economic matters.
Kim Tok-hun's Early Life
Kim Tok-hun was born in 1961. He started his career working in North Korea's heavy industry. This means he worked in factories that make big machines and equipment.
His first important job was as an assistant manager at a place called the Taean Heavy Machinery Complex. In 2003, he became the manager of this complex. He was also chosen as a representative for the 11th Supreme People's Assembly in 2003. This assembly is like North Korea's parliament.
Kim Tok-hun's Political Journey
Kim Tok-hun has been involved in politics for many years. He once worked as a representative for cooperation between North and South.
He became a member of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea in May 2016. This committee is a very important group within the ruling party. In April 2019, he joined the party's Politburo as an alternate member. By December of that year, he became a full member. He also became a vice-chairman of the party.
Kim Tok-hun gained the trust of Kim Jong Un by helping to solve a big problem in February 2020. This problem involved training facilities for party officials. In April 2020, he was also chosen to lead the Budget Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly. This committee handles the country's money plans.
Serving as Premier (2020–2024)
On August 13, 2020, Kim Tok-hun was appointed as the premier of North Korea. This happened during a challenging time for the country. There were concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic and floods in the southern areas.
As premier, he became one of the most powerful officials in North Korea. From 2022 until December 2024, he was the second-highest-ranking official after Kim Jong Un.
At the end of 2024, there was a big meeting of the Workers' Party. On December 27, 2024, Kim Tok-hun was replaced as premier by Pak Thae-song. He then moved to a new role, leading the party's Economic Affairs Department.
