Kim Jong-il has been North Korea's de facto dictator since his father's death in 1994. His official titles include Chairman of the National Defense Commission of North Korea and General Secretary of the Korean Workers' Party, among others. BBC News reports that he lives quite comfortably, boasting "a library of 20,000 Hollywood movies," a healthy appetite for wine and Hennessy, and daily shipments of fresh lobster and other delicacies.
Kim Il-sung:
Kim Il-sung is Jong-il's father and the founder of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (1948). During his life, he held such titles as President, Prime Minister, and General Secretary of the Korean Workers' Party. He currently holds the office of the Eternal President of the Republic of North Korea, despite his being deceased, and his birthday is celebrated as a national holiday.
Kim Yong-nam:
As the Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly, Yong-nam is one third of the triumvirate that makes up the executive branch of the DPRK government (the other two positions being the Chairman of the National Defense Commission and the Premier).
Pak Pong-ju:
Pong-ju is the DPRK's Premier and the third part of the executive triumvirate.
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