Kim Il-sung (grandfather)

Kim Il-sung was the founding leader of North Korea, serving as its prime minister from 1948 and later as president until his death in 1994. He played a key role in establishing the Democratic People's Republic of Korea after World War II, and his leadership was marked by a strong emphasis on communism, nationalism, and a cult of personality. Kim promoted the concept of Juche, or self-reliance, influencing North Korea's political ideology and policies. His rule was characterized by authoritarian governance, military focus, and severe repression of dissent, shaping the nation's identity and its relations with the outside world.