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The Birth of the Kim Dynasty
The first of the Kim Dynasty, Kim Il-sung is born in today's capital of North Korea, Pyongyang. Kim Il Sung Portrait-2.jpg -
Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Sung establishes the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in the northern half of the Korean peninsula. www.shmoop.comKim Il- -
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Kim Jong-il
Kim Jong-il is elected to the Political Bureau of the Workers Party's Central Committee and formally becomes North Korea's future leader. www.theguardian.com -
Korean People's Army
Kim Jong-il is named Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army. blogs.cfr.org -
Shift in Power
Kim Il-sung dies of a heart attack and Kim Jong Il inherits his power as the leader of North Korea. commons.wikimedia.org -
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Nuclear Threat
The US imposes new sanctions on North Korea in a bid to stem Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions. en.wikipedia.org -
Military Parade
Kim Jong-Un makes his public debut as the third in line to lead the Kim Dynasty. He makes his public debut as what is believed is the largest military parade the communist state has ever staged. The celebration in Pyongyang marks the 65th anniversary of the ruling Workers' Party but also serves as a coming-out party for the younger Kim. blogs.sacbee.com -
Kim Jong-nam Speaks Out
Kim Jong-nam, the eldest son of Kim Jong Il, says he opposes a hereditary transfer of power to his youngest half-brother, when the time comes for this transfer to be made. www.dailymail.co.uk -
The End of a Dynasty?
Kim Jong-nam says his father opposed continuing the family dynasty into a third generation but named his youngest son as heir to keep the country stable. www.rediff.com -
"The Day of the Sun"
North Koreans honour the country's founder, Kim Il-sung, on the 99th anniversary of his birth. It is the nation's most important holiday and it's known as "The Day of the Sun." www.examiner.com -
The Last Reign?
Kim Jong-Il's death is announced at the age of 69 in the capital city of Pyonyang, and so begins the third generation of the Kim Dynasty Kim Jong-un. People believe this could be North Korea's last time having one of the Kim leaders. www.telegraph.co.uk
