Sources: BBC
North Korean state media says that Kim Jong-un has been formally elected as the General Secretary of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, inheriting the title from his late father Kim Jong-il, who died in 2011. 2021-01-10
Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, leads thousands of officials in a memorial service for his father Kim Jong-il, the former leader, who died on 17 December 2011. 2012-12-16
A giant statue of Kim Jong-il is unveiled in North Korea ahead of the 70th anniversary of his birthday. 2012-02-15
Kim Jong-un is named as the Supreme Commander of North Korea's armed forces following the death of his father Kim Jong-Il. 2011-12-31
The death of North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong-il on December 17 is announced by Korean Central Television. 2011-12-19
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il arrives in Beijing for a meeting with the President of the People's Republic of China, Hu Jintao. 2011-05-25
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il reportedly visits Changchun in Northern China. 2011-05-21
North Korean television broadcasts live a military parade for Supreme Leader Kim Jong-il and his heir apparent Kim Jong-un. 2010-10-10
A senior North Korean official, Yang Hyong Sop, confirms that Kim Jong-un will succeed his father Kim Jong-il in an interview with the Associated Press. 2010-10-8
North Korea's ruling Workers' Party of Korea cancels its largest political convention in thirty years officially due to floods caused by Typhoon Kompasu but sparking speculation about the health of Kim Jong-il. 2010-09-15