Famous North Korean Dictators

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Rank the most Brutal Famous North Korean Dictators

Kim Jong-un

(Supreme Leader of North Korea)

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Birthdate: January 8, 1984

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Wonsan, North Korea

The supreme leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-un, is considered a ruthless man and rules over his people with an iron fist. He has been accused of human rights violations and is said to have ordered the execution of several North Korean officials.

Kim Jong-il

(Supreme Leader of North Korea from 1997 to 2011)

Birthdate: February 16, 1941

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Vyatskoye, Russia

Died: December 17, 2011

Kim Jong-il was the second Supreme Leader of North Korea. He assumed this position from his father Kim Il-sung in 1994 and served in this position until his own death in 2011. His reign was repressive and totalitarian and was marked by food scarcity.