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Kim Jong Il
Born in 1941, Kim Jong-il was the "supreme leader" of North Korea since 1994, until his death in December of 2011.
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How does Kim Jong-il rule North Korea?
In general... in a completely psychotic manner, however more technically as a military enforced dictatorship.
no... he forced the governmant to get him to become the leader. Hope he doesn't throw nukes around.
What are good things Kim Jong Il has done?
Cut North Korea off from the rest of the world. And other bad stuff
When did Kim Jong Un take power?
If you read the article it says that Kim Jong Il came to power in 1997
no it doesn't!
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just kidding!
not
jk
;)
Does Kim Jong-il is autocratic leader?
A dictator is a ruler who has complete power in a country, especially power which was obtained by force and is used unfairly or cruelly. Kim Jong Il's rise to power had to appear spontaneous, as if it was a result of an uncontrollable popular movement. The only reason why he could become a new leader was, of course, the great and all-consuming love which 'the revolutionary masses ' felt for him It is not too difficult to understand the reasons behind Kim II Sung's decision to break away from the communist tradition and choose his son as his heir. Kim Il Sung had lived through the turbulent period of de-Stalinization. He saw how the posthumous reputation of the communist strongmen had been destroyed by their henchmen- the very same people who had once pledged loyalty to them. Once a leader was dead, he was accused of transgressions, mistakes and crimes. Thus his successor could briefly boast popular support for a new government. There was only one way to insure that his regime and fame would outlive Kim II Sung himself: to arrange a transfer of power within the ruling family. This was easier to accomplish in NK than elsewhere, since form the 1960s it had a much greater degree of nepotism than other communist countries. The promotion of Kim Jong Il triggered an unprecedented parallel campaign of glorification of his mother, a guerrilla fighter As Kim Jong Il solidified power as a dynastic successor, he gained hold of one of the most important posts in the country: general secretary of the ruling worker's party. It would give him near complete autonomy to run the country as he saw fit., In 1994, his father would be dead of a heart attack, leaving the younger Kim in full command. During the four years of official mourning for his father, Kim Jong Il continued to rule the country with a heavy hand. Displaying what are now frequently cited eccentricities, Kim reportedly refused to allow his father's other children to attend the funeral and spent an "astronomical sum" on a mausoleum for his father's body. Once Kim was firmly in power after his father's death, the country's march toward militarism continued. As his former teacher recounts, "Kim believed that although North Korea is a small state, through a 'military-first' policy, he could stabilize the nation; by growing the military, he could make North Korea a 'powerful and prosperous state.'" The nuclear crisis that ensued made North Korea an international pariah instead.
How old was Kim Jong-il when he died?
Kim Jong-il was 70 years old when he died on December 13, 2011.
(birthdate: February 16, 1941).
Is Kim Jong-il president of North Korea?
No. Kim Jong-il has never taken the position of president of North Korea. Instead, he is referred to as the 'Supreme Leader' of North Korea. His father Kim Il-Sung is considered the 'eternal president of North Korea', officially receiving this title in 1994.
When did Kim Jong-il became the leader of North Korea?
Kim Jong-il's death was announced around noon on December 19, 2011 (Korean time).
He actually died on December 17, and the autopsy that determined the cause was heart failure was done on December 18th.
Did kim jong il have any children with his three mistresses?
Kim jong Il has 3 sons and 1 daughter
- I know this because his first son was going to be leader but he left his country to go to disny and got caught.
- The second one Kim jong il says is to girly
- the third one is just like him
How did Kim il-Sung rise to power?
He became a dictator, by doing what he wanted.. and got control over it. So there's you're answer. Sooo k, bye.
What did Kim Jong Un do to his uncle?
Kim Jong Un and his government felt that his uncle may have been trying to overthrow it. The North Korean nation is so very secretive that we may never know the exact reason.
Kim Jong Il is famous because he is the supreme leader of North Korea. Also because he is the son of Kim Il Sung(deceased), who was the previous supreme leader. (:
He was seen to be 5'5" tall (165 cm) but he also appeared to wear platform shoes. Some analysts believe he was anywhere between 5'1" to 5'3", or possibly even shorter.
(*Kim Jong Il was supreme leader of North Korea from 1997 to his death in 2011. It was politically advantageous to appear taller, especially compared to other world leaders.)
Kim Jong-il was 70 years old when he died on December 13, 2011.
(birthdate: February 16, 1941).
