List of Kim Jong Il's titles

Kim Jong Il, the former leader of North Korea, received numerous titles during his rule. Despite his death in 2011, he is currently the Eternal Chairman of the National Defense Commission of the Republic.

Usage of North Korean media
When he is mentioned in North Korean media and publications, he is most commonly referred to as "Great Leader Comrade Kim Jong Il" or "General".

Like his father and son, when his name is written, it is always emphasised by a special bold font or in a larger font size, for example: "The great leader Comrade provides on-the-spot guidance to the Ragwon Machine Complex." or "The great leader Comrade Kim Jong Il provides on-the-spot guidance to the Ragwon Machine Complex."

Held titles

 * Chairman of the National Defence Commission of North Korea
 * General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea
 * Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army
 * Eternal leaders of North Korea

Related

 * List of Kim Il Sung's titles
 * List of Kim Jong Un's titles