Kim Jong-un, standing at exactly 5ft 6 ½ (168.9 cm), commands global attention as the Supreme Leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. His compact stature underscores a larger-than-life presence in North Korean propaganda, where his height symbolizes unyielding authority despite its modesty.
- Succeeded father Kim Jong-il in 2011, consolidating power through military purges and nuclear advancements.
- Holds degrees in physics from Kim Il-sung University and as an Army officer from Kim Il-sung Military University.
- Second child of Kim Jong-il and Ko Yong-hui, with siblings Kim Jong-chul (elder brother) and Kim Yo-jong (younger sister).
At 168.9 cm, Kim Jong-un's height has fueled international intrigue, contrasting sharply with his towering political influence and cult of personality.