Kim Jong Un

The fact remains that, beyond the cachet of his DNA, Kim Jong-un has no military or political heft.

Despite Kim Jong-un's position as a four-star general and the heir apparent to his father, he remains something of an enigma.

There was Kim Jong-il, known as the "Dear Leader" , and with him was his third son, Kim Jong-un.

Kim Jong Un has yet to be groomed to the extent that his father is ready to let him utter such a phrase.

As yet there appear to be no images of Kim Jong-un to hang alongside the portraits of his father and grandfather around the capital.

The account's third tweet says "Kim Jong-un's populist policy is nothing but a joke. "

Little is known about Kim Jong Un. This, a rare photo of him is a teenager. He is now in his late 20s.

But over time, Kim Jong-un has also begun to carve out his own leadership style, striving to come across as youthful and more pragmatic.

And its leader Kim Jong-un probably understand how it works with the United States or any of it allies would act.

Succession is always a regime's most difficult challenge, and Kim Jong Un will have many obstacles to overcome when he tries to take power.

Even so, some diplomats speculate that he may be preparing for a succession of sorts, handing over to his third son, Kim Jong Un.

Unfortunately, the situation is only likely to worsen as "Dear Leader" Kim Jong Il attempts to pass power on to his son, Kim Jong-un.

Meanwhile, the source said he felt that Kim Jong-un, with China's support, would eventually be appointed to lead the country.

Kim Jong-un is belligerent towards the United States, he's downright vicious to his own people.

Another message the authorities apparently hoped to send was that Kim Jong Un will have others to guide him.

Kim Jong-un's rise is unlike that of his 68-year-old father's in one crucial regard: time is not on his side.

Provocative remarks by the country's young leader, Kim Jong Un, led to fears of a military confrontation on the Korean peninsula.

Aside from his internal challenges, Kim Jong Un will inherit a wreck of a country.

Some media claim his son and heir-apparent, Kim Jong-un, is with him, and they were both invited by China for the "educational" trip.

But meanwhile, despite all of the obstacles Kim Jong Un must overcome as he ascends the throne, powerful forces will encourage stability.

Kim probably had a stroke in 2008 and is preparing to hand power to his youngest son, Kim Jong Un, the South Korean government says.

And the apprenticeship of his youngest son, Kim Jong-un, appears to be under way, albeit slowly and quietly.

Kim Jong Un did not join him. He merely stood and watched his father while clapping politely.

At first blush, the road ahead for the "Brilliant Comrade, " as Kim Jong Un is called, does not look smooth.

Analysts have speculated that Kim Jong-il is likely to use the gathering to hand an important party position to his third son, Kim Jong-un.

The portly, podgy-faced Kim Jong Un, wearing a dark Mao suit, looked the spitting image of his grandfather at a similar age.

Last week, Time readers made their choice for Person of the Year, selecting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in an online poll.

Kim Jong-un has been at the heart of speculation about the country's future since his 68-year-old father's apparent stroke two years ago.

North Korea's official KCNA news agency lauded Kim's youngest son, Kim Jong-un as "the outstanding leader of our party, army and people. "

Kim Jong Un may just turn out to be person of the coming decade.

Youngest son Intelligence analysts say the North Korean leader appears to have selected his youngest son, Kim Jong Un, to take his place.

Moreover, Kim Jong-un has been blamed for last fall's currency "reform, " which destroyed most of what passed for a middle class.

North Korea's new leader Kim Jong-un has been given two posts previous occupied by his late father.

Others believe the attack may have been intended to consolidate the position of North Korea's newly anointed heir apparent, Kim Jong-un.

The meeting may be intended to secure support for Mr Kim's youngest son, Kim Jong Un, as his designated successor.

Twenty-seven-year-old Kim Jong Un, the youngest of Kim's three sons, is reportedly being prepared for a leadership position.

Q: Kim Jong Un, the third son of Kim Jong Il was appointed general today and is likely to be the successor.

He has accompanied Kim to Beijing, and many analysts expect him to guide the widely anticipated succession of Kim Jong Un.

The coach was punished for "betraying" Kim Jong-un - one of Supreme Leader Kim Jong-il's sons and heir apparent.

Kim Jong Un, the youngest son of Kim Jong Il, North Korea's ailing Dear Leader, moved up the ranks as heir apparent.

Saturday was the birthday of current leader Kim Jong-il's son and heir apparent, Kim Jong-un.

This week, Kim Jong Un and his aunt, the sister of Kim Jong Il, became four-star generals with little military experience.

By revealing Kim Jong-un's marital status, North Korean media were broadening his appeal and emphasizing his maturity, analysts said.

Some current and former officials assume that Kim Jong-un is too young and untested to step confidently into his father's shoes.

But as insecure as the country appears, Kim Jong Un will not face serious external pressure.

A succession process is in train, with Mr Kim attempting to anoint his third son, Kim Jong Un, as heir.

Now ubiquitous, Jang is the caretaker-mentor while Kim's greenhorn youngest son, Kim Jong-un, is belatedly groomed as dauphin.

He's widely believed to be grooming his youngest son, Kim Jong Un, to take over.

Kim and his son and heir apparent Kim Jong Un are among members of the funeral committee, it said.

Yang's comments are the first public confirmation that Kim Jong Un will eventually take over as leader.

To be sure, Kim Jong Il (or, eventually, Kim Jong Un) could push Seoul too far.

Mr. Kim is also seeking to shore up Beijing's support for his heir apparent, Kim Jong-un, his third and youngest son.

Kim Jong-il is in failing health, and the Dear Leader has reportedly set up Kim Jong-un, his third son, as successor.

This week, North Korea published the first official photo of Kim Jong Un after a meeting of the ruling Workers' Party.

But after its third nuclear test, analysts believe North Korea leader Kim Jong-un clearly isn't interested.

Most analysts had expected Kim Jong-un to receive some party and military roles at the congress.

'Let's create a new world by rooting out our people's sworn enemy Kim Jong-il and his son Kim Jong-un! '

His son, Kim Jong-un, took the reins after his death and has in recent days quickly consolidated his power in the country.

Presided over by the callow Kim Jong Un, the milestone will now look even more hollow.

The most significant feature of Kim Jong-un's speech was its marked departure of tone regarding South Korea.

Judging from photos, Kim Jong Un, the dictator-in-waiting, already has the plump physique of over-pampered youth.

North Korean president Kim Jong Il recently named his 25-year-old son Kim Jong Un as the nation's next leader.

The state media said they had joined Kim Jong Un on his recent excursions.

Summary: North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has anointed his third son, Kim Jong Un, as his successor.

Kim's effort to engineer a transfer of power to his third son, Kim Jong-un, 27.

The country's heir apparent, Kim Jong Un, reviewed the troops along with his father, Kim Jong Il.

Participants wave to North Korean leader Kim Jong Il and his son Kim Jong Un during a night celebration in Pyongyang on Oct.

The grandson, Kim Jong Un, has been named a general, despite having no military experience.

Very little is known about Kim Jong Un, even in North Korea, where his existence has been kept secret.

Even those who privately oppose Kim Jong Un will proclaim loyalty for now.

This year the focus of attention was on just one man, Kim Jong-un.

In contrast, Kim Jong Il only began rushing Kim Jong-un into position as heir apparent after the former's stroke in August 2008.

As for Kim Jong-un, defectors say North Koreans feel neither respect nor fear.

It is thought he could act as regent to Mr Kim's youngest son, Kim Jong Un, still in his 20s.

The attacks are all about getting people to rally around and respect the incoming leader, Kim Jong-un.

This one may serve to anoint Kim Jong Il's youngest son, Kim Jong Un, as his heir apparent.

Last month Kim Jong-un was made a four-star general and given senior positions in the government and the Korean Workers' Party.

Here in this case, is North Korea, and Kim is North Korea's new dictator Kim Jong-un.

It is notable that Kim Jong Un was given a military title rather than a party position.

Have North Koreans already formed an opinion about Kim Jong Un?

Chosen successor Kim Jong-Un is relatively unknown, and is closely identified with a disastrous currency devaluation scheme last year.

Leader Kim Jong Il is believed to grooming his son, Kim Jong Un, as his successor.

After the country's second nuclear test, on May 25th, North Korean officials were reportedly told to back Kim Jong Un.

Kim Jong Il has anointed his twenty-six-year-old son Kim Jong-un as his successor.

Kim Jong Un even looks uncannily like his grandfather.

South Korea's Yonhap news agency identified a dark-haired man wearing a dark outfit as Kim Jong Un.

All of these may be coded attempts to promote Kim Jong-un, according to some observers.

Little is known about Kim Jong-un other than that he is in his late twenties and was educated in Switzerland.

But it is also possible that Kim Jong Un is being groomed as successor in name only.

Another theory is that Kim Jong Un might try to build power by dismissing opponents and inciting South Korea.

But it is also possible that Kim Jong Un is being groomed as successor in name only.

Another theory is that Kim Jong Un might try to build power by dismissing opponents and inciting South Korea.

A women resident say Kim Jong Un is unpredictable.

It was to be the first sighting by foreign journalists of Kim Jong Un, who is the third son of Kim Jong Il and still in his late 20s.

He appears desperate to install his 27-year old son, Kim Jong-un, as his successor.

Apart from these, the account also tweets news related to Kim Jong-un's activites and Juche idea.

Kim Jong-un is tipped to succeed Kim Jong-il, his father - and North Korea's current leader - who is believed to be in poor health.

Kim Jong Un is worse than his father Kim Jong Il.

She is promise to increase welfare spending and to negotiate with North Korea counterpart Kim Jong Un.

Kim says there are reasons behind Kim Jong Un's threats.

Kim says there are reasons behind Kim Jong Un's threats.

He recently appointed his son, Kim Jong-un, as a successor, but he is very young and may not have a firm power base.

How important is money to Kim Jong-un?

"This party meeting will be a coming-out party for Kim Jong-un, " said Peter Beck, a North Korea expert at Keio University in Japan.

Jang provides a support network for Kim Jong Un, who is his nephew.

Kim Jong-un studied at a Swiss school and learned to speak English, German and French, news reports have said.

Chris Hogg: "Kim Jong-il knows that he needs to get the military on side if he is to secure the succession" for Kim Jong-un

It seems unlikely that Kim Jong Un will want to reform North Korea, but even less likely that the regime can go on resisting change

The sudden death of Kim Jong-Il has focused world attention on his inexperienced son and designated successor, Kim Jong Un,

Kim Jong Un Survivability Scorecard: How to Tell If He's Hanging On

Kim Jong Un Survivability Scorecard: How to Tell If He's Hanging On

Analysts read the runes as Pyongyang campaign to introduce Kim Jong-un as Kim Jong-il's successor gathers pace

Last month, the North's ruler Kim Jong Un ordered his army to take aim at the island,

"Kim Jong-un says if the war breaks out, we should mercilessly crush our enemies, " this woman said,

Kim Jong-un (right) has very little political experience, reports say

North Korea releases first photo of Kim Jong-un

Kim Jong Un will live in interesting times