Coming to power after the end of Japanese rule over Korea in 1945 following Japan's surrender in World War II, he authorized the invasion of South Korea in 1950, triggering an intervention in …

After fighting against the Japanese during World War II, Kim Il-Sung returned to Soviet-occupied North Korea as a hero. With Soviet support, he quickly amassed political power, and in early …

Apr 2, 2014 · Kim also fought with the Soviet army during World War II and returned to his home region to become premier of North Korea, soon setting in motion the Korean War. He was …

5 days ago · Korean War - Invasion, Counterinvasion, 1950-51: North Korea, under the leadership of Kim Il-sung and with the approval of Joseph Stalin, invaded South Korea in June, 1950. The …

Both Syngman Rhee and Kim Il-sung aimed to reunify Korea under their own political systems. While Rhee called for a democratic government, Kim wanted to establish a communist …

Installed by the Soviets in 1946, Kim Il-Sung was the socialist dictator of North Korea for the duration of the Cold War, outlasting most of his allies.

On July 8, 1994, the now 82-year-old president Kim Il-Sung suddenly died of a heart attack. His son Kim Jong-il took power. However, the younger Kim did not formally take the title of …

Kim Il Sung (Hangul: 김일성; Hanja: 金日成, Kim Il Sŏng; 15 April 1912 – 8 July 1994) was the first leader of North Korea from 1948 until his death in 1994. His birth name was "Kim Song-ju". …

Kim Il Sung led a guerrilla force against the Japanese in Manchuria during World War II, being defeated and driven to Siberia by 1941, where he was trained asa communist espionage …

Kim Il Sung (1912–1994) was the dictatorial leader of North Korea from shortly after World War II until his death in 1994. As a young man, Kim led guerrilla forces against the Imperial Japanese …