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Not so long ago North Korea lose its leader Kim Chen Ir. He ruled the country since 1994 after his father and the founder of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Ir Sen had died. Now their portraits are hanging on walls of the entire country and every child knows and loves immortal leaders.

We know that there are many opinions on Korean governance style but we won’t judge them. We just want to showcase you some photos of the real life of Kim Ir Sen and Kim Chen Ir. That were powerful and very charismatic leaders of their country and now you can lift the veil of secrecy and to view some moment of their lives.

Below you’ll find 12 photos of South Korea leaders. Almost all of them were taken by famous photographers of world-known news agencies, so we’re sure these pictures will suit you.

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The May Day stadium visitors in Pyongyang create their nation’s flag using colored cards, August 24, 2011. The celebration presented synchronized dance and gymnastic show, called “Arirang”.

AP Photo/David Guttenfelder

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Kim Young il with his parents.

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The 90th anniversary of Kim Il Sung and the 70th anniversary of the North Korean People’s Army (April 25, 2002)

Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP Images

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March 10, 2011, North Korean leaders portraits in a sub-way.

AP Photo/David Guttenfelder

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Kim Ir Sen and Kim Jong-il.

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North Korea celebrates the ‘Holiday of Sun’ – the birthday of the founder of the Korean Labor Party and Korean People’s Army Kim Ir.

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North Korean leaders portraits at Chosen-gakko

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Nicolae Ceauşescu and Kim Ir Sen

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North Korea on October 2, 1977, Kim Jong Il takes a test drive of a park combat plane ride in Taesong amusement park, in Pyongyang.

Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP Images

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The funeral procession of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Il photographed on December 28, 2011 in Pyongyang.

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Kim Jong-il’s body in the memorial palace in Pyongyang, North Korea

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A hybrid of begonia – Kimjongilia (literally, “flower of Kim Jong-il”) – was cultivated by Japanese florist Kamo Mototeru in 1988. The flower symbolizes wisdom, love, justice and peace and it was presented to Kim Chen Ir in token of friendship between Korea and Japan.

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