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Kim Il-sung


 

Kim Il-sung (April 15, 1912July 8, 1994) was a Korean Communist politician and the ruler of North Korea from 1948 until his death. He held the posts of Prime Minister from 1948 to 1972 and President from 1972 to 1994, but the real source of his power was his post as General Secretary of the Korean Workers' Party. He is noted for the extent of his personality cult: North Korea officially refers to him as the Great Leader and he is enshrined in the constitution as the country's "eternal President." His birthday is a public holiday in North Korea.

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April 15 - 1912 - July 8 - 1994 - Korea - Communist - North Korea - 1948 - 1972 - General Secretary - Korean Workers' Party - Personality cult - Public holiday

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Introduction
Rise to power
Leader of the DPRK
In power
Later years
Succession
See also
Further reading

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