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.
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Kim Il Sung is the founder of North Korea and is part of the country's political mythology.
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United Kingdom· 2026-03-02
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Taiwan· 2026-02-16
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Indonesia· 2026-02-13
Kim Il Sung is mentioned as the founder of North Korea, whose birthday was celebrated with the opening of the golf course.
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Kim Il Sung was the founder of North Korea and the grandfather of Kim Ju Ae.
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Portugal· 2026-02-12
Kim Il-sung is the founder of North Korea and is buried at the Palace of the Sun Kumsusan.
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Cabo Verde· 2026-02-12
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Tanzania· 2026-02-05
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Belarus· 2026-01-23
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Moldova· 2025-12-25
Kim Il-sung is the founder of North Korea and the grandfather of Kim Jong-un.
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Spain· 2025-12-23
The heirs of Kim Il-sung have promoted missile and nuclear secrets in the world.
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Iraq· 2025-11-18
Amanda Portales had a memorable encounter with Kim Il-sung during her visit to North Korea.
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Peru· 2025-11-16
Kim Il-sung led North Korea for 46 years, a benchmark that Putin aspires to exceed.
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Romania· 2025-11-03
Kim Il-sung was the leader of North Korea during the Korean War and is mentioned in the context of his aggressive actions against South Korea.
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Ukraine· 2025-10-31
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Guatemala· 2025-10-24
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United States· 2025-10-17Kim Il Sung is the late Supreme Leader of North Korea, whose remains were visited by Li Qiang and Pak Tae Song.
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China· 2025-10-12
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Bulgaria· 2025-09-22
Kim Il-sung was the first leader of North Korea and transformed the country into a communist state.
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Kim Il-sung's preserved body is included in the discussion of communist leaders and their lasting symbols.
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France· 2025-09-07
Kim Il Sung is one of the first leaders of North Korea commemorated during the anniversary celebration.
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Russia· 2025-09-05
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কিমের চীন সফর: নীল ও স্বচ্ছ তরল, সিগারেট, মার্সিডিজ গাড়ি—কী নেই বুলেটপ্রুফ ট্রেনটিতে
Bangladesh· 2025-09-02Kim Il Sung was the North Korean ruler who initiated the attack on South Korea in 1950.
Ratni zarobljenik želi da se vrati u Sjevernu Koreju da umre
Montenegro· 2025-09-01