The Kim Dynasty begins in 1912 with Kim Il Sung, father to Kim Jong Il, grandfather to current leader Kim Jong Un. Kim Il Sung: Born 1912. Died 1994. Also known as “Eternal President.” Took power as president of North Korea in 1948 with support of Soviet Union. The calendar of North Korea begins with … Continue reading The Amazing Kims: Mythology and the Cult of Personality in North Korea