In 1964, Kim Jong Il began the political career that led to his absolute rule
In 1964, Kim Jong Il officially entered the Workers' Party of Korea, beginning a carefully choreographed rise to power that would eventually establish his absolute rule over North Korea for decades.
Following his graduation from Kim Il Sung University in 1964, Kim Jong Il began his career at the Central Committee of the Workers' Party. This move was a critical turning point in North Korean history, as he started consolidating influence within the party's propaganda and agitation departments. This role allowed him to shape the national narrative and secure his position as his father's successor.
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