Kim family's dynastic rule

The Kim family’s dynastic rule in North Korea began with Kim Il-sung, who established a highly centralized government and cultivated a strong personality cult. His leadership was passed down to his son, Kim Jong-il, who continued consolidating power through propaganda, control of the military, and suppression of dissent. Currently, Kim Jong-un, Kim Il-sung’s grandson, maintains this dynastic leadership, reinforcing loyalty within the ruling family and ensuring continuity of their authority. This dynastic succession sustains a hereditary regime where leadership is transferred within the Kim family, shaping North Korea's political structure and national identity.