 Kim holds the titles of Chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea (as First Secretary between 2012 and 2016), "ex officio" Chairman of the Central Military Commission, and Chairman of the State Affairs Commission.He is also a member of the Presidium of the Politburo of the Workers' Party of Korea, the highest decision-making body.In July 2012, Kim was promoted to the highest rank of Marshal in the Korean People's Army, consolidating his position as Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.