Kim II Sung

Born in 1912 April 15th in Korea.
He gained fame in Korea fighting against Japan during the 1930s.
His most famous years were 1950-1953 when he led his country over the Korean War against South Korea, after his death in 1994 he arranged that his power pass to his son Kim Jong-il.

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