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North Korea Leader - Kim Jong Il

North Korea Leader - Kim Jong Il. This section briefly describes Kim Jong Il's transition to power after the death of his father in 1994.

By the 1980s Kim Jong Il's senior position is well established in the party. He is already referred to as the "Dear Leader" and there is a personality cult around him the way there is one for his father. There is little doubt abroad that he was the future heir of Kim Il Sung, who in 1980 states that Kim Jong Il will replace him in the future.

kim jong il at north korean military paradeIn 1992, a year after Kim Jong Il is proclaimed Supreme Commander of the DPRK Armed Forces, Kim Il Sung publicly announces that his son is in charge of all national affairs.

On July 8th 1994 Kim Il Sung passes away and Kim Jong Il is turned into the Supreme Leader of the DPRK (though the title of Eternal President is attributed to Kim Il Sung).While never making public speeches, Kim Jong Il frequently visits factories, farms and workers throughout the country, encouraging them to increase productivity and giving them advice.

A lot of the North Korean media focuses on him and his achievements.

 

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