He had achievements in many fields
According to official records, Kim began walking at three weeks old and began talking at eight weeks. He produced six complete operas and 1,500 volumes during his three years at Kim Il Sung University. All of his operas are "superior to any in the history of music," according to his official biography. Then there is his talent for sports. Kim reportedly shot a 38-under par round on North Korea's sole golf course the first time he picked up a club in 1994, including 11 holes-in-one, according to Pyongyang media. Each of his 17 bodyguards reportedly attested to the record-breaking accomplishment. He then decided to stop playing sports altogether.
His father helped him find safety during the Korean War (1950–1953) in northeastern China (Manchuria), yet the incident is not mentioned in the official biography. He received his diploma from Kim Il-Sung University in 1963 after spending two years studying at an East German college for pilots. Before taking on the role of his father's secretary, he had several ordinary positions in the KWP. During the 1967 party purge, he collaborated closely with his father and was subsequently given various significant tasks. Kim was chosen in September 1973 to fill the important role of party secretary, which included responsibility for agitation, organization, and propaganda.
