Kim Il-sung

Kim Il-sung was the founding leader of North Korea, serving from its establishment in 1948 until his death in 1994. He played a crucial role in shaping the country’s government and ideology, promoting Juche, which emphasizes self-reliance and independence. His leadership was marked by a strong cult of personality, a focus on military power, and significant repression of dissent. Kim Il-sung's regime was characterized by extensive state control over the economy and society, and he remains a central figure in North Korean history, with his ideologies continuing to influence the country's politics even after his death.