Global political history

Global political history from 3000 BC to the 21st century – political leaders, elections, and more.

Political Parties of Korea

Republic of Korea

Democratic Party of Korea

Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea
Lee Hae-chan

Date of birth/date of death: b. July 10 1952.

2018 – 2020

Lee Jae-myung

Date of birth/date of death: b. December 8 1963.

2022 – 2025


People Power Party

Leader of the People Power Party
Han Dong-hoon (*interim)

Date of birth/date of death: b. April 9 1973.

2023 – 2024

Han Dong-hoon

Date of birth/date of death: b. April 9 1973.

2024




Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

Workers’ Party of Korea

General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea
Kim Jong-il

Date of birth/date of death: b. February 16 1941; d. December 17 2011.

1997 – 2011


Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers’ Party of Korea
Kim Jong-il

Date of birth/date of death: b. February 16 1941; d. December 17 2011.

1997 – 2011


Head of the Organization and Guidance Department of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea
Kim Jong-il

Date of birth/date of death: b. February 16 1941; d. December 17 2011.

1974 – 1992

Kim Jong-il

Date of birth/date of death: b. February 16 1941; d. December 17 2011.

1994 – 2011