Kim Jong Il
noun
1942–2011, president of North Korea 1994–2011 (son of Kim Il Sung).
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Kim Jong-ilnoun1942–2011, North Korean politician; supreme leader of North Korea (1994–2011): son of Kim Il-sung
Kim Jong Il
American
[kim jong il]
/ ˈkɪm ˈdʒɒŋ ˈɪl /
noun
Kim Jong-il
British
/ kɪm dʒɔŋiːl /
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His successor, Kim Jong Il, wasn’t seen or mentioned in public until his 20s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
At that gathering, Kim was named the party's General Secretary, a title previously reserved for his father and predecessor Kim Jong Il, in what analysts said was a move to reinforce his authority.
From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026
Born in either 1987 or 1988, Kim Yo Jong is Kim’s only sister, and one of the five children born to Kim Jong Il, who ruled North Korea from 1994 to 2011.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025
It also claims Paektu is where the incumbent's father, Kim Jong Il, was born.
From BBC • Aug. 15, 2024
Their birthdays — April 15 for Kim Il Sung, and Feb. 16 for Kim Jong Il — are typically celebrated with tributes to their giant statues, dance parties, fireworks and art performances.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 8, 2024
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