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Kim Jong Un Reappointed as North Korea's Leader Again

3/23/2026

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Kim Jong Un, North Korea's leader, was reappointed president of the State Affairs Commission during the first session on March 22, 2026.
This is Kim Jong Un's third consecutive term since the commission's 2016 establishment.
Jo Yong-won replaced Choe Ryong-hae as chairman of assembly's standing committee and was named first vice president of the State Affairs Commission.
Pak Thae-song retained his post, and Kim Tok-hun became the first vice premier.

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Kim Jong Un, North Korea's leader, was reappointed president of the State Affairs Commission during the first session on March 22, 2026.
This is Kim Jong Un's third consecutive term since the commission's 2016 establishment.
Jo Yong-won replaced Choe Ryong-hae as chairman of assembly's standing committee and was named first vice president of the State Affairs Commission.
Pak Thae-song retained his post, and Kim Tok-hun became the first vice premier.