# Kim Jong-il Second-generation supreme leader of North Korea 1994–2011; consolidated the "military-first" (Songun) dynastic state through famine and nuclear brinkmanship. Son of [[Kim Il-sung]], father of [[Kim Jong-un]]. > [!info] Stub — created 2026-06-21 as a link target for [[Dictators in World History Hub]]. Expand with biography, path to power, and right-wing reception.