Kim was named the top commander of North Korea鈥檚 1.2 million-member military at a Workers鈥� Party meeting on Dec. 30, shortly after the announcement of Kim Jong-il's death. The supreme commander can declare a state of emergency or war and commands during war time.
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Kim Jong-un's 6 super-duper titles
Kim Jong-un leads North Korea, but not as president. That title is held by his late grandfather 鈥� for eternity. But the younger Kim has picked up a number of his own titles since becoming leader.
6. Supreme commander of the Korean People鈥檚 Army
