Premier of North Korea

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Premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
조선민주주의인민공화국 내각총리
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Incumbent
Kim Tok Hun
since 13 August 2020
Cabinet of North Korea
Type Head of government
Member of Cabinet
Nominator Supreme People's Assembly
AppointerSupreme People's Assembly
Term length Five years, renewable
Inaugural holder Kim Il Sung
Formation9 September 1948
Deputy Vice Premier

Timeline

Kim Tok-hunKim Jae-ryongPak Pong-juKang Song-sanKim Yong-ilHong Song-namKang Song-sanYon Hyong-mukRi Kun-moRi Jong-okPak Song-cholKim Il (politician)Kim il-sungPremier of North Korea

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