IB Learners Profile Characteristics

The North Korean government refers to Kim Il-sung as "The Great Leader" and he is designated in the North Korean constitution as the country's "Eternal President". His birthday is a public holiday in North Korea and is called the "Day of the Sun"

3.) The leader’s authority is underpinned by a dominant ideology.

9.) The state uses censorship and propaganda to promote the idea of a faultless leader.

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He was perceived as the "Sun" of the country and was a divine figure in the eyes of his people. They truly did believe he was a God of sorts.

Kim's use of propaganda to promote his ideas was arguable the most effective ever seen. He is still today seen as a divine figure in North Korea.

4.) The leader claims that his authority derives from the immutable laws of historical development.