Kim Il-sung
Kim Il-sung was the founding leader of North Korea, serving as the country's premier from its establishment in 1948 until his death in 1994. He is known for his cult of personality, the establishment of a one-party state, and his significant role in the Korean War. Under his leadership, North Korea adopted a policy of Juche, or self-reliance, which shaped the nation's political and economic systems. He is also remembered for commissioning the construction of monumental structures, including mausoleums.
Born on Apr 15, 1912 (113 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 2 | 8.50 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 148,398 | $21,000,000 | 9,415$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 36,342 | $2,700,000 | 1,445$ |
| Belarus | 2 | 7.50 | 0.11% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 10,830 | $60,000 | 69$ |
| Japan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 126,476,461 | 47,017 | $5,000,000 | 1,859$ |
| Israel | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 3,696 | $400,000 | 160$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 1.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 20,983 | $350,000 | 144$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,594 | $700,000 | 452$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 1,041 | $54,000 | 21$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 8,988 | $180,000 | 86$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 63,438 | $280,000 | 80$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 6,330 | $370,000 | 312$ |
| Italy | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 22,628 | $2,000,000 | 749$ |
| Totals | 15 | 913,922,705 | 375,285 | $33,094,000 | 14,792$ |
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Recent Mentions
Italy:
Kim Il-sung invited Fuksas to North Korea but he did not go.
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United States:
Kim Il Sung, North Korea’s founder and Kim Jong Un’s grandfather, purportedly used the mountain as a hideout when fighting against the Japanese occupation for independence in the 1940s.
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United Kingdom:
Kim Il-sung is described as the North Korean leader and founder of the Kim dynasty.
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Belarus:
Kim Il Sung is commemorated on the 'Day of the Sun', a national holiday in North Korea.
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Belarus:
Kim Il-sung is referenced as the leader whose legacy influences North Korean soldiers' actions in battle.
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Hong Kong:
The opening ceremony of the marathon was held at Kim Il-sung Stadium.
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United Kingdom:
The marathon was launched in 1981 to celebrate the birth of its founding leader Kim Il Sung.
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Kazakhstan:
He is the founder of North Korea and the grandfather of the current leader, Kim Jong-un.
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Pakistan:
The marathon is part of celebrations marking the birth of North Korea’s founding leader Kim Il Sung in 1912.
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Lithuania:
The marathon was part of the celebrations for the 113th birth anniversary of North Korea's founder Kim Il Sung.
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