Kim Jong-il (also written as Kim Jong Il) (born February 16, 1941, Vyatskoye, Soviet Union; official biographies state February 16, 1942, Baekdu Mountain, Japanese Korea) is the leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. He is the Chairman of the National Defense Commission, Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army, and General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (the ruling party since 1948). He succeeded his father Kim Il-sung, founder of North Korea, who died in 1994, and commands the 5th largest standing army in the world. North Korea officially refers to him as the "Dear Leader".
There are a number of disputes amongst historians in regard to events in Kim Jong-il's life. These relate to his alleged cult of personality, which is discussed here.
Kim Jong-Il (born 11 September 1962) is a retired South Korean long jumper, best known winning two gold medals at the Asian Games. He also competed in the Olympics twice.
Kim is currently the athletics coach at the Calvin College. He is also a professor in the Calvin Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Sport department.
