Kim Jong Un

Kim Jong Un

Legacy

🇰🇵North Korea

Rank #320
Score: 42
About Kim Jong Un

Kim Jong Un (b. ~1984) is the third-generation leader of the DPRK. He became Supreme Leader after his father’s death, consolidating power across the military, the Workers’ Party and the state. His rule is characterized by a strong personality cult, nuclear weapons development, and tight authoritarian control.

Scoring Breakdown
Detailed analysis of the politician's score.

GDP per capita
~ US$1,700 (PPP)0/10
Gini coefficient
~ 16.6 (some estimates)0/10
Employment rate
Very high official employment / state‑assigned work0/5
Freedom index
Very restricted / totalitarian regime0/10
Corruption index
CPI ~15 (very corrupt)0/5

Derived Criminal Score
Numerous human rights abuses, execution of officials20/20