Kim Il-sung (The Era of Relative Peace)

Kim Il-sung (Chosŏn'gŭl: 김일성), born as Kim Sông-ju, was the first and only supreme leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) from its establishment in 1948 to his capture and execution in 1991. He held the posts of Premier from 1948 to 1972 and President from 1972 to 1991. He was also the leader of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) from 1949 to 1991 (titled Chairman from 1949 to 1966 and General Secretary after 1966).