Kim Ir-sen
Kim Ir-sen was the founding leader of North Korea, serving from its establishment in 1948 until his death in 1994. He is revered in North Korean culture as the 'Eternal Leader' and is credited with the country's establishment and its early development. His birthday is celebrated as 'Day of the Sun,' one of the most important national holidays in North Korea, symbolizing the country's revolutionary heritage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 14,282 | $250,000 | 186$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 4,096 | $110,000 | 83$ |
| Totals | 2 | 24,697,333 | 18,378 | $360,000 | 269$ |
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Slovakia:
Kim Ir-sen founded North Korea on September 9, 1948.
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Romania:
Kim Ir-sen was the communist leader of North Korea from its founding in 1948 until his death in 1994.
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Slovakia:
Kim Ir-sen is the founder of North Korea, and his birthday is celebrated as the Day of the Sun.
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