Kim Jong-il and the Cult of Personality

What was Kim Jong-il's primary responsibility in the late 1960s?

• Developing international relations

• Managing North Korea's economy

• Overseeing the country's propaganda

• Leading the military forces

How did Kim Jong-il's efforts in propaganda affect the perception of his father?

• It led to international criticism

• It had no significant impact

• It portrayed his father as a godlike figure

• It diminished his father's reputation

What was the reaction of the Soviets and Chinese to the personality cult in North Korea?

• They found it excessive

• They fully supported it

• They were indifferent

• They tried to emulate it

What was Kim Jong-il's main concern regarding his succession?

• International opposition

• Economic instability

• His stepbrother being chosen instead

• His father's health

What actions did Kim Jong-il allegedly take to secure his succession?

• He improved the economy

• He focused on military expansion

• He sought international support

• He spied on his father and eliminated threats