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Obituaries

Kim Il Sung 김일성 (real name Kim Song Ju)

Nationality: North Korean

Born in Mangyongdae, Pyongyang 15 April 1912. Passed away 8 July 1994

Prime Minister, Democratic People's Republic of Korea 1948-72, President 1972-94

Spouses : Kim Jung Sook passed away 1949 Kim Seong Ae

Children : Kim Jong-il Kim Man-il Kim Kyong-hui Kim Kyong-jin Kim Pyong-il Kim Yong-il

Participated in the World War II and the Korean war

Attempted to reunite to Korean peninsula by force in 25 June 1950