Kim Il-sung was the first Supreme Leader of North Korea, from its establishment in 1948 until his death in 1994. He held the posts of Premier from 1948 to 1972 and President from 1972 to 1994.

Born: 15 April 1912, Mangyongdae
Died: 8 July 1994, Pyongyang, North Korea
Height: 1.75 m
Parents: Kim Hyong-jik, Kang Pan-sok
Spouse: Kim Song-ae (m. 1952–1994), Kim Jong-suk (m. 1941–1949)