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- Kim Jong-il disguised his Russian origins to enhance his North Korean dictatorship image.
- Through purging rivals and manipulating events, Kim Jong-il solidified his power within the Workers Party.
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The Unveiling of Kim Jong-il's Background
Kim Jong-il, born in the middle of a forest in Russia during World War II, concealed his true Russian origins to reinforce his image as a North Korean dictator. Trained to control North Korea's propaganda machinery, Kim's early life was shrouded in a powerful cult of personality created by his father, Kim Il-sung, elevating the family to quasi-religious status.
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