Kim Jong-il (Better 2000s)

Kim Jong-il is one of the three leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea being part of a triumvaite consisting of himself, the Priemer, and Chairman of Parlaiment. In practice Kim Jong-il as a decendent of the nation's hero founder has the most voice. Though the position of Supreme Leader has been discontinued it's authority still lingers in the Kim Dynasty of which one of Kim's three sons are expected to continue. As of presently (the year 2000) he is know as 'The Dear Leader'.

2000 to 2011 Leadership
As of 2000 North Korea has begun to adopt more of a free market in line with the example set by China. He's recieved US Secretary of State Mandeleine Albright and other high ranking diplomats from the west this year, recieving her gift of a signed NBA Basketball. These moves have been taken as indication that North Korea is open to change and changing.

Personality
Kim Jong-il has a fear of flying and when traveling out of the DPRK insists on traveling in an armored train. He's a huge film fan and the films that are his favorite will likely surprise Americans; Rambo, James Bond, Friday the 13th, and Godzilla. Elvis Presely is his favorite musician. United States Special Envoy for the Korean Peace Talks, Charles Kartman, who was involved in the 2000 Madeleine Albright summit with Kim, characterised Kim as a reasonable man in negotiations, to the point, but with a sense of humor and personally attentive to the people he was hosting. He's proud of North Korea's independence and shows no concern when sanctions are placed upon the nation. This 'fearless pride' at times makes him seem distant or unconcerned about the welfare of his people as such sanctions ultimately harm them. In reality it's meant to give the people a sense of confidence- the sense that it's not as bad as the west makes it seem. Regardless of the truth in such a matter such is his motives.

Developer Notes

 * Going year by year with this guy will be interesting especially looking at the 'positive press' he was recieving in the year 2000.