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Kim Il Sung (/ k ɪ m ɪ l ˈ s ʌ ŋ,-ˈ s ʊ ŋ /; Korean: 김일성, Korean pronunciation: [kimils͈ʌŋ]; born Kim Sung Ju; 15 April 1912 – 8 July 1994) was a North Korean politician and the founder of North Korea, which he led as Supreme Leader from the country's establishment in 1948 until his death in 1994.
Apr 17, 2024 · Kim Il-Sung was the communist leader of North Korea from 1948 until his death in 1994. He was the country’s premier from 1948 to 1972, chairman of its dominant Korean Workers’ Party from 1949, and president and head of state from 1972. Learn more about Kim’s life and career in this article.
Apr 2, 2014 · Kim Il-sung served as premier and president of North Korea and ran the country for decades, spearheading the creation of an Orwellian regime. Updated: Aug 30, 2019 (1912-1994)
Jul 3, 2019 · Kim Il-Sung was the founding president of North Korea and first ruler of the Kim family dynasty. Learn about his life and events in his term of office.
Kim Il-sung , (born April 15, 1912, Man’gyŏndae, Korea—died July 8, 1994, P’yŏngyang), Communist leader of North Korea from 1948 until his death. When Korea was effectively divided between a Soviet-occupied northern half and a U.S.-supported southern half at the end of World War II, Kim Il-sung helped establish a communist provisional ...
Jul 7, 1994 · Kim Il Sung (1912–94) Korean statesman, first premier of North Korea (1948–72) and president (1972–94). He joined the Korean Communist Party in 1931, and led a Korean unit in the Soviet Army during World War II .
Jul 10, 1994 · DEATH OF A LEADER; Kim Il Sung, Enigmatic 'Great Leader' of North Korea for 5 Decades, Dies at 82
