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
Two women charged with the assassination of Kim Jong-nam plead not guilty in a Malaysian court because they thought it was a TV prank. Kim Jong-nam was the eldest son of deceased North Korean leader Kim Jong-il and the half-brother of current North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. 2017-10-2
North Korea commemorates the one-year anniversary of the death of former Leader Kim Jong-il. 2012-12-17
A giant statue of Kim Jong-il is unveiled in North Korea ahead of the 70th anniversary of his birthday. 2012-02-15
A new statue of late North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is unveiled in the capital Pyongyang. 2012-02-14
North Korea closes its border with China ahead of the funeral of former leader Kim Jong-il. 2011-12-21
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's eldest son Kim Jong-nam says his father opposed the hereditary transfer of power, but did so to ensure stability. 2011-01-28
Kim Jong-un joins his father Kim Jong-il in observing Korean People's Army, confirming his status as heir-apparent as Supreme Leader of North Korea. 2010-10-5
A rare congress of the Korean Workers' Party in North Korea is postponed amid speculation about the health of Kim Jong-il. 2010-09-13