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172. The Birth of North Korea

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The Early Years of a Revolutionary Leader

This chapter explores the early life of a prominent figure born near Pyongyang around 1912 and his journey to becoming a military leader in northeast China. It highlights his involvement with guerrilla forces against Japanese occupation and his rise as a communist commander by 1937, enriched with personal anecdotes and vivid descriptions of his appearance.

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