Kim Jong-il Part 1: Birth of North Korea
Real Dictators
The Story of Kim Jong Il
Kim jongil spreads the idea that his father is an immortal figure, a messiah. He commissions statues and paintings of his father and orders them to be displayed throughout the country. The kims are using propaganda to show a popular support at home. But they have unfinished business in international affairs. They've created a siege mentality its north career versus the world. Now they're growing more and more willing to take risks.
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