Kim Il Sung also Kim Il-sung 
(kĭm ĭl sŭng, sng) Originally Kim Song Ju. 1912?-1994.
(kĭm ĭl sŭng, sng) Originally Kim Song Ju. 1912?-1994. Korean soldier and politician who fought against Japan (1932-1945) and served as premier (1948-1972) and president (1972-1994) of North Korea.