Who is the Chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea and successor of the Kim dynasty?
Kim Jong-un Kim Jong-un (Chosŏn'gŭl: 김정은 ; ] or ] ] ; born 8 January 1982–84 or 5 July 1984) is the Chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and supreme leader of North Korea. Kim is the second child of Kim Jong-il (1941–2011) and Ko Yong-hui. Before taking power, Kim was rarely seen in public, and many of the activities of Kim and his government remain unknown. Even details such as what year he was born, and whether he did indeed attend a Western school under a pseudonym, are difficult to confirm.
Songbun Songbun (Chosŏn'gŭl: 성분 ; MR: "sŏngbun " ), formally chulsin-songbun (Chosŏn'gŭl: 출신성분 ; MR: "chulsin sŏngbun " , from Sino-Korean 出身, "origin" and 成分, "constituent"), is the system of ascribed status used in North Korea. Based on the political, social, and economic background of one's direct ancestors as well as the behavior of their relatives, songbun is used to determine whether an individual is trusted with responsibilities, is given opportunities within North Korea, or even receives adequate food. Songbun affects access to educational and employment opportunities and it particularly determines whether a person is eligible to join North Korea's ruling party, the Workers' Party of Korea.