Kim Jong-il
Kim Jong-il | |
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| Born | February 18, 1941 |
| Died | December 17, 2011 (aged 70) |
| Occupation | politician |
| Known for | ruled North Korea for 17 years |
Kim Jong-il was chosen as ruler of North Korea, by his father Kim Il-sung. He ruled North Korea from his father's death on July 9, 1994 until his own death on December 17, 2011. He chose his own son, Kim Jong-un as his successor.