The Kim family, officially the Mount Paektu bloodline (Korean: 백두혈통), named for Paektu Mountain, in the ideological discourse of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), and often referred to as the Kim dynasty after the Cold War's end, is a three-generation lineage of North Korean leadership, descending from the country's founder and first ...

Dec 17, 2024 · Kim Song-ryeong is less famous than his descendants, but his legacy is vital to comprehending the Kim family empire. A political dynasty spanning 70 years is based on his lineage. Kim Song-ryeong and the Kim family continue to mold North Korea’s future as it meets 21st-century difficulties.

Feb 24, 2017 · A family tree of North Korea's rulers including Supreme leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Un, Dear Leader Kim Jong Il, and Kim Jong Nam

Nov 2, 2016 · Kim Il-sung's legacy is as one of the world's most durable political leaders, leading North Korea from 1948 until his death in 1994. But unlike other communist leaders whose successors come from within the party, Kim Il-sung chose his son, Kim Jong-il. Kim Jong-il: A spoiled little monster?

The Kim family is a three-generation lineage of North Korean leaders. It started from the country's founder and first leader, Kim Il-sung. Koreans call it the Mount Paektu bloodline. The family has ruled North Korea since 1948.

Dec 22, 2011 · With Kim Jong Un poised to extend the Kim family dynasty into an additional generation, North Korea is quickly building the mythology by emphasizing his bloodline and the Kim family legacy,...

Feb 14, 2016 · Kim Jong-Il ruled North Korea for 17 years following the 1994 death of his father, Kim Il-Sung, the founder of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

Nov 30, 2024 · Explore how the Kim family has ruled North Korea for over 70 years. Learn about their use of purges, isolation, and military strength to maintain control, and what the future holds for the regime.

The Kim family, established by Kim Il-Sung, is a three-generation lineage of North Korean leadership. An intriguing figure, Kim Il-Sung not only founded the nation, but also passed the leadership down to his son, Kim Jong Il, and eventually to his grandson, Kim Jong Un.

1 day ago · Kim McIntosh Obituary Show Low - With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Kim McIntosh on February 5, 2025, at 66. A devoted mother, loving grandmother, and gifted artist, she is survived by her c