Kim Jong Un positions himself for ascension

KIM Jong Il held three main positions: chairman of the National Defence Commission, general secretary of the Workers’ Party and supreme commander of the Korean People’s Army.

According to the constitution, Kim Jong Un’s position as chairman of the National Defence Commission makes him “supreme leader” of North Korea.

Kim Jong Un was made a four-star general last year and appointed a vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers’ Party.

Since his father’s death, state media have dubbed him Great Successor, Supreme Leader and Sagacious Leader.

Kim also is expected to formally assume command of the Workers’ Party and become chairman of the party’s Central Military Commission.