North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has further tightened his grip on power by bestowing himself yet another title.<br />This time: "supreme representative of all Korean people."<br />Analysts say the new title indicates Kim's growing confidence about his influence both inside and outside North Korea. <br />Kim Hyo-sun reports. <br />North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has added "supreme representative of all the Korean people" to his long list of titles,... a sign of granting more authority to the young leader.<br />Describing Kim's re-election as the chairman of the State Affairs Commission,... the state-run Korean Central News Agency explained he also assumes the post of the supreme representative of all the Korean people and the supreme leader of the Republic.<br />Previously, the chairman of the State Affairs Commission was only referred to as the "supreme leader" of the republic.<br />Analysts suggest there may have been a constitutional revision to give Kim Jong-un greater control over the totalitarian state. <br />While the regime said it revised the Constitution during the two-day parliamentary session held late last week,... no further details were disclosed. <br />Some pundits also say Kim's new title could be related to the fact he was not among the 687 deputies newly elected to the rubber-stamp parliament,... which was the first time in the regime's history that the top leader has not held a seat in the Supreme People's Assembly. <br />Although it's not yet clear exactly how Kim's role will be expanded,... it's certain the new title suggests greater influence at home and abroad. <br />Kim Hyo-sun, Arirang News. <br />
