Kim Tok-hun facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kim Tok-hun
Kim in 2024
Head of the Economic Affairs Department of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea
Incumbent
Assumed office 27 December 2024
General Secretary	Kim Jong Un
Preceded by	O Su-yong
In office 31 December 2019 – 19 August 2020
Preceded by	O Su-yong
Succeeded by	Kim Tu-il
13th Premier of North Korea
In office 13 August 2020 – 27 December 2024
Supreme Leader	Kim Jong Un
Preceded by	Kim Jae-ryong
Succeeded by	Pak Thae-song
Vice President of the State Affairs Commission
In office 29 September 2021 – 27 December 2024
President	Kim Jong Un
Vice Premier of North Korea
In office 30 April 2014 – 13 August 2020
Premier	Kim Jae-ryong Pak Pong-ju
Personal details
Born	1961 (age 64–65) North Korea
Political party	Workers' Party of Korea
Korean name
Hangul	김덕훈
Hanja	金德訓
RR	Gim Deokhun
MR	Kim Tŏkhun

Kim Tok-hun (Korean: 김덕훈, born in 1961) is a notable politician from North Korea. He held the important position of Premier, which is like a head of government. He was also a top member of the Workers' Party of Korea's main leadership group.

Kim Tok-hun also served as a Vice President of the State Affairs Commission. This is a very important government body in North Korea. He was a Vice Premier from 2014 to 2020. After that, he became Premier from August 2020 until December 2024. He joined the Workers' Party of Korea's Central Committee in 2016. Later, in 2019, he was promoted to the Party's Politburo. Since December 2024, he has been leading the Party's Economic Affairs Department.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Kim Tok-hun was born in North Korea in 1961. He started his career working in the country's heavy industry. This sector deals with making large, strong machines and equipment.

Working in Heavy Industry

His first big job was as an assistant manager. He worked at the Taean Heavy Machinery Complex. This is a large factory that builds heavy machines. In 2003, he became the manager of this complex. This happened after North Korea introduced a new "complex enterprise system" in 2001. Also in 2003, Kim was chosen as a representative for the 11th Supreme People's Assembly (SPA). The SPA is North Korea's highest state body.

Journey in Politics

Kim Tok-hun also worked as a representative for cooperation between North and South Korea. This role involved helping to build better relations between the two countries.

Joining the Workers' Party

He has been a member of the Workers' Party of Korea's Central Committee since May 2016. This committee helps guide the Party's work. In April 2019, he joined the Party's Politburo as an alternate member. This means he could attend meetings and participate. By December 2019, he became a full member of the Politburo. He also became a Party Vice-Chairman at that time.

Important Roles and Responsibilities

Kim Tok-hun gained recognition for his work in early 2020. He helped ensure fair practices within some training facilities. In April 2020, he was also chosen to lead the Budget Committee. This committee manages the money for the Supreme People's Assembly.

Serving as Premier (2020-2024)

On August 13, 2020, Kim Tok-hun was appointed as the Premier of North Korea. This happened during a time when the country faced challenges. There were concerns about a global health situation and floods in the southern areas.

Leading the Government

As Premier, he led the government's cabinet. He also became a member of the highest leadership group, the Politburo Presidium. From 2022 until December 2024, he was considered the second-highest official in North Korea. He worked closely with Kim Jong Un, the country's Supreme Leader.

Current Role in Economic Affairs

At a major meeting of the Workers' Party of Korea in December 2024, Kim Tok-hun's role changed. Pak Thae-song became the new Premier. Kim Tok-hun then took on a new important role. He became the head of the Party's Economic Affairs Department. In this position, he focuses on guiding North Korea's economy.

See also

In Spanish: Kim Tok-hun para niños