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Kim Jong Un out as Supreme Leader of North Korea by December 31, 2026?

icon for Kim Jong Un out as Supreme Leader of North Korea by December 31, 2026?
Geopolitics·North Korea

Kim Jong Un out as Supreme Leader of North Korea by December 31, 2026?

Dec 31

Dec 31

6% chance
Polymarket

$67,206 Vol.

6% chance
Polymarket

$67,206 Vol.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if Kim Jong Un ceases to be Supreme Leader of North Korea for any period of time between market creation and the specified date (ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. An announcement of Kim Jong Un's resignation/removal before this market's end date will immediately resolve this market to "Yes", regardless of when the announced resignation/removal goes into effect. If the specified individual is detained, effectively removed from the specified position, or otherwise permanently prevented from fulfilling the duties of the specified position within this market’s timeframe, it will qualify for a “Yes” resolution. The resolution source for this market will be official information from Kim Jong Un and the government of North Korea; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's recent public appearances, including state media photos from April 25-26 inspecting military units and allies amid heightened Russia ties, underscore his firm grip on power, driving trader consensus to a 94.5% implied probability he remains Supreme Leader through 2026. His March 2026 reappointment as president of state affairs by the Supreme People's Assembly further signals regime stability, with no verified health declines, purges, or coup indicators in the past 30 days. While South Korean intelligence speculated on daughter Kim Ju Ae's heir status in early April, such dynasty planning reflects long-term continuity rather than imminent transition; only major disruptions like sudden illness or elite defections could shift odds before year-end resolution.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if Kim Jong Un ceases to be Supreme Leader of North Korea for any period of time between market creation and the specified date (ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

An announcement of Kim Jong Un's resignation/removal before this market's end date will immediately resolve this market to "Yes", regardless of when the announced resignation/removal goes into effect.

If the specified individual is detained, effectively removed from the specified position, or otherwise permanently prevented from fulfilling the duties of the specified position within this market’s timeframe, it will qualify for a “Yes” resolution.

The resolution source for this market will be official information from Kim Jong Un and the government of North Korea; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$67,206
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Nov 5, 2025, 1:38 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to “Yes” if Kim Jong Un ceases to be Supreme Leader of North Korea for any period of time between market creation and the specified date (ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. An announcement of Kim Jong Un's resignation/removal before this market's end date will immediately resolve this market to "Yes", regardless of when the announced resignation/removal goes into effect. If the specified individual is detained, effectively removed from the specified position, or otherwise permanently prevented from fulfilling the duties of the specified position within this market’s timeframe, it will qualify for a “Yes” resolution. The resolution source for this market will be official information from Kim Jong Un and the government of North Korea; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if Kim Jong Un ceases to be Supreme Leader of North Korea for any period of time between market creation and the specified date (ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. An announcement of Kim Jong Un's resignation/removal before this market's end date will immediately resolve this market to "Yes", regardless of when the announced resignation/removal goes into effect. If the specified individual is detained, effectively removed from the specified position, or otherwise permanently prevented from fulfilling the duties of the specified position within this market’s timeframe, it will qualify for a “Yes” resolution. The resolution source for this market will be official information from Kim Jong Un and the government of North Korea; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's recent public appearances, including state media photos from April 25-26 inspecting military units and allies amid heightened Russia ties, underscore his firm grip on power, driving trader consensus to a 94.5% implied probability he remains Supreme Leader through 2026. His March 2026 reappointment as president of state affairs by the Supreme People's Assembly further signals regime stability, with no verified health declines, purges, or coup indicators in the past 30 days. While South Korean intelligence speculated on daughter Kim Ju Ae's heir status in early April, such dynasty planning reflects long-term continuity rather than imminent transition; only major disruptions like sudden illness or elite defections could shift odds before year-end resolution.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if Kim Jong Un ceases to be Supreme Leader of North Korea for any period of time between market creation and the specified date (ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

An announcement of Kim Jong Un's resignation/removal before this market's end date will immediately resolve this market to "Yes", regardless of when the announced resignation/removal goes into effect.

If the specified individual is detained, effectively removed from the specified position, or otherwise permanently prevented from fulfilling the duties of the specified position within this market’s timeframe, it will qualify for a “Yes” resolution.

The resolution source for this market will be official information from Kim Jong Un and the government of North Korea; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$67,206
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Nov 5, 2025, 1:38 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to “Yes” if Kim Jong Un ceases to be Supreme Leader of North Korea for any period of time between market creation and the specified date (ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. An announcement of Kim Jong Un's resignation/removal before this market's end date will immediately resolve this market to "Yes", regardless of when the announced resignation/removal goes into effect. If the specified individual is detained, effectively removed from the specified position, or otherwise permanently prevented from fulfilling the duties of the specified position within this market’s timeframe, it will qualify for a “Yes” resolution. The resolution source for this market will be official information from Kim Jong Un and the government of North Korea; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Kim Jong Un out as Supreme Leader of North Korea by December 31, 2026?" is a prediction market on Polymarket where traders buy and sell "Yes" or "No" shares based on whether they believe this event will happen. The current crowd-sourced probability is 6% for "Yes." For example, if "Yes" is priced at 6¢, the market collectively assigns a 6% chance that this event will occur. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Kim Jong Un out as Supreme Leader of North Korea by December 31, 2026?" has generated $67.2K in total trading volume since the market launched on Nov 5, 2025. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

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The current probability for "Kim Jong Un out as Supreme Leader of North Korea by December 31, 2026?" is 6% for "Yes." This means the Polymarket crowd currently believes there is a 6% chance that this event will occur. These odds update in real-time based on actual trades, providing a continuously updated signal of what the market expects to happen.

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