Few people know that the Kim Family of North Korea were originally Christians who suddenly, once gaining power, flipped into a family of atheist dictators. In this documentary, we tell the story of this powerful family from their beginnings through each generation of North Korean history under the Kim Family's rule.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
2:20 Chapter 1: Dominating As A Dictator
7:37 Chapter 2: The Origins of The Kim Family
11:29 Chapter 3: The Rise of Kim Il Sung
16:10 Chapter 4: Becoming Dictators
19:03 Chapter 5: Kim Jong Il’s Reign
23:34 Chapter 5: Kim Jong Il’s Reign
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Kim Jong Un's life was shrouded in secrecy, preparing him for a role leading one of the world's most authoritarian regimes.
Born in the early 1980s, he spent his formative years in Switzerland under a pseudonym, experiencing Western values which failed to instill in him any reformist tendencies.
Instead, his time abroad solidified his resolve to maintain and expand his country's stringent control.
Upon his father, Kim Jong Il's death in December 2011, Kim Jong Un quickly demonstrated his capacity to enforce his authority, engaging in high-profile purges to eliminate potential rivals.
His tenure has been marked by his luxurious lifestyle, starkly contrasting with the widespread poverty in North Korea. He owns multiple lavish properties, including the expansive Ryongsong Residence, which features numerous amenities like a massive swimming pool and private underground train station.
Additionally, Kim Jong Un enjoys an opulent collection of jets, luxury vehicles, and yachts, underlining the disparity between the elite and the general populace.
The Kim family's rise to power began under Japanese colonial rule, where Kim Hyong-jik, the patriarch, was influenced by Christian missionaries and Western education.
This background set the stage for the family’s significant influence in North Korea. Kim Il Sung, ascending to leadership with Soviet support post-World War II, established North Korea with a strong cult of personality and a centralized economy.
He was succeeded by his son, Kim Jong Il, who continued the family’s authoritarian legacy amid economic struggles and a devastating famine that marked the late 20th century.
Kim Jong Il's regime focused on military-first policies, further degrading the economy but ensuring his grip on power through intensive propaganda and political purges.
His death in 2011 led to Kim Jong Un's rise, who has since maintained the family's rule with an even tighter control, possibly preparing for another hereditary succession.
This narrative reveals the intricate and secretive nature of North Korea’s ruling family, from their historical origins to the present day, highlighting the profound impact of their governance on the country and its people.
The Kims: The $25 Billion Family That Rules North Korea
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