Jong-un

Definition

Kim Jong-un is the Supreme Leader of North Korea, having assumed power after the death of his father, Kim Jong-il, in December 2011. His leadership is characterized by maintaining strict control over the country's political and social life, emphasizing military might and a centralized economy within a totalitarian regime.

Related terms

Totalitarianism: A political system where the state recognizes no limits to its authority and strives to regulate every aspect of public and private life wherever feasible.

Centralized economy: An economic system in which the state or government makes all decisions regarding the production and distribution of goods and services.

Political culture: The set of attitudes, symbols, and beliefs that shape people's attitudes towards their political system, including how much support and loyalty they offer to their government or leader