President of the State Affairs Commission

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The President of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, alternatively styled President of State Affairs in official translations, is the supreme leader and head of state of North Korea. The president chairs the State Affairs Commission (SAC), which is the highest leadership institution in North Korea, and serves as the commander-in-chief of the North Korean armed forces. The office was first established as the chairman of the National Defence Commission in 1972; at that time, the National Defence Commission was a commission subordinate to the Central People's Committee, and the president of North Korea served as the chairman of the National Defence Commission. Kim Il Sung served as the NDC Chairman in his capacity as state president. In 1992, the office was separated from the presidency, while the NDC became a separate institution from the Central People's Committee. Kim Jong Il became the NDC Chairman. The powers of the office were further expanded in...

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