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Also Known As Kim Song-Ju
Born April 15, 1912 • near Pyongyang • North Korea
Died July 8, 1994 (aged 82) • Pyongyang • North Korea
Title / Office president (1972-1994), North Korea • prime minister (1948-1972), North Korea
Political Affiliation Korean Workers’ Party
House / Dynasty Kim dynasty
Notable Family Members son Kim Jong Il
Role In Agreed Framework • Korean War

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