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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 3,210 | $110,000 | 65$ |
| Romania | 1 | 2.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 11,257 | $250,000 | 146$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 1.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 24,353 | $670,000 | 685$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 1,812 | $54,000 | 36$ |
| Totals | 4 | 51,236,397 | 40,632 | $1,084,000 | 932$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Lithuania:
Kim Il Sung is mentioned as an example of a totalitarian regime that has maintained its system.
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Romania:
Kim Il Sung was the leader of North Korea from 1972 until his death in 1994.
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Taiwan:
Kim Il-sung is mentioned as a historical malign actor in the context of US foreign policy.
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Slovakia:
Kim Il-sung is one of the leaders of North Korea featured in a documentary about the Kim dynasty.
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Liechtenstein:
Kim Il-sung is the founder of North Korea and the event celebrated his birth.
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Italy:
Kim Il-sung was the North Korean dictator who invaded South Korea with support from Stalin.
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Liechtenstein:
Kim Il-sung's rule was strengthened by the Korean War, serving as a comparison to Iran's current regime.
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Switzerland:
Kim Il Sung is depicted as the embodiment of the Korean spirit and a paternal figure for the North Korean people.
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Hungary:
Kim Il Sung was the first leader of North Korea and held power from 1948 until his death in 1994.
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Italy:
Kim Il Sung is referenced as the founder of North Korea and the namesake of a class of warships.
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