kim jong-il inherited power from his father. he had to win over the people first however but the main reason for him coming into power is because of his fathers accomplishements that he followed on from.
Kim Jong-il is a dictator because his father, Kim il-sung, was a dictator and after his death he gave his full power of North Korea to his "proud" son Kim Jong-il
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Kim Jong Il's stepmother is Kim Song-Ae
Kim Jong-il.
Kim Jong-Il's parents were Kim Il-Sung (1912-1994) and his first wife Kim Jong-Suk (1917-1949)
He`s not Kim Jong the 2nd, but Kim Jong-il (IL, not II). He is the dictator of North Korea
Kim il-sung, kim jong-il's father
Kim Jong-il gained his position through hereditary succession. His son King Jong-un was later groomed to take his place at his death.
Kim Jong-il had black hair.
Kim Jong-il's third son is Kim Jong-un.
If you read the article it says that Kim Jong Il came to power in 1997 no it doesn't! !) just kidding! not jk ;)