Size: 21×15cm./8.2×5.9inch.
Weight: 465gr./16.4oz.
Year: 2005
Pages: 306
 
Kim Jong Il biography made in North Korea, 2005. This is part 1 in a 4 parts series. Official North Korea state published Kim Jong Il biography, from the earlier years of his life, 1942 to 1973.
Kim Jong Il was the son of Kim Il Sung (ruler of North Korea from 1948 until 1991).
After the death of Kim Il Sung in 1991 Kim Jong Il became the leader of North Korea. He ruled North Korea for 17 years ending when he died in 2011. Kim’s nickname in North Korea was “Dear Leader” to distinquish him from his father who is known as “Great Leader”.
After his death, Kim was designated the “Eternal General Secretary” of the WPK and the “Eternal Chairman of the National Defence Commission”.
After the death of Kim Jong Il in 2011, his son Kim Jong Un became the leader of North Korea and he still is (as of 2022).