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172. The Birth of North Korea
Empire
Genesis of North Korea's Leadership
This chapter examines the contrasting paths of early political figures in North Korea, focusing on the U.S.-backed conservative leader and the Soviet-backed Kim Il-sung. It details Kim's rise through guerrilla warfare against Japanese occupation and his education in the Soviet Union, as well as the civil strife leading up to the Korean War. The chapter highlights the geopolitical influences that shaped the ideologies of both North and South Korea during the Cold War's onset.
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