Kim Il Sung

North Korea's socialist leader Kim II Sung served as president from 1972 to 1994. North Korea calls itself the "Democratic People's Republic of Korea," but its citizens are treated like slaves, the government is passed down from father to son, and democracy is nowhere to be found.

Around 3 million people died as a result of Kim II Sung's invasion of South Korea in 1950. He murdered all the officers and opponents who fought alongside and against him in the Korean War, which represented 15% of North Korea's population. His attempts to establish his power were opposed by US soldiers and other UN forces. However, Kim II Sung was only able to fend off the future invasion of North Korea thanks to significant Chinese assistance. The Korean conflict was declared a draw in 1953.

Anyone who spoke out against the dictatorship or committed a small error that would have damaged his reputation was known to be killed by him. As a result of the implementation of Stalinist economic policies and overall repression, there is widespread poverty and famine that has killed millions of people. Therefore, Kim Il Sung is considered one of the most brutal dictators in modern history.

Born: April 15, 1912

Died: July 8, 1994

Country: Democratic People's Republic of Korea