Who was the first leader of North Korea?
List of leaders of North Korea
At the end of World War II, Soviet Union occupied the northern half of Korea and in 1946 established the Provisional People's Committee for North Korea chaired by Kim Il-sung. On 9 September 1948, the DPRK was proclaimed, also led by Kim Il-sung.
Premier of North Korea
The following is a list of premiers of North Korea since its founding in 1948.