A fusion of authoritarianism, isolationism, and GenAI could create a new political phenomenon: the synthetic sovereign.

North Korea on Monday heaped praise on state founder Kim Il-sung, recalling his leadership as flawless as the country marks the 31st anniversary of the late leader's death this week.

Selected by the Soviets to run what was supposed to be a minor puppet regime, Kim Il Sung created his own cult of personality in North Korea.

A man has shared online a North Korean note, featuring former leader Kim Il Sung, which he smuggled out the country in his sock.

Mr. Kim’s tenure as the leader of North Korea’s propaganda apparatus extended from the days of Kim Il-sung, who founded the country at the end of World War II, to 2017.

Kim Nam Hee and Jung Sung Il will be making special appearances in tvN’s upcoming short drama “Road to Surgeon” (literal title)! Kim Nam Hee takes on the role of Kang Jin Sang, while Jung ...

Education: Kim Il Sung University, Pyongyang, degree in political economy, 1960s Other Facts: Was sometimes called the “Dear Leader.” ...

Sung Dong Il, as the chairman Song Jae Sik, delivers a commanding presence with his deep, resonant voice. Jang Hyun Sung, portraying the CFO Ha Tae Soo, executes sharp charisma and intensity.

"Kim Il-sung and Bill Clinton were stumbling into a conflict, and Carter leapt into the breach, successfully finding a path for negotiated resolution of the standoff," North Korean expert John ...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday visited a mausoleum for his late father and grandfather Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung to pay tribute to his father, state media reported on Wednesday.

“There can be little doubt,” writes Fyodor Tertitskiy, that Kim Il Sung “is the darkest figure in all of Korea’s history.” If this Lord of Darkness has any competition at all, it comes ...