Kim Jong-un orders authorities to promote the philosophy of ‘Kimjongunism.’ As well as remove artworks of his father and grandparents. In order to dispel the shadow of his forebears.
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, has taken down portraits of the country’s venerated founder. Kim Il-sung and his predecessor as supreme leader, Kim Jong-il, from Pyongyang’s main buildings. According to South Korea’s intelligence service, the term ‘Kimjongunism’ is in a promotional stage in official circles.
As a result, people are referring to him as the ‘Great Leader’ in state media. A moniker traditionally reserved for his grandfather Kim Il-sung. Experts believe Kim’s choice certainly demonstrates his intention to build his own dictatorship, as reverence to predecessors has always been a feature of the Kim dynasty.
Kim disagrees with various aspects of his father and grandfather’s system. Certainly, the one that binds the legitimacy of the successor to the adoration of his ancestors. The current leader strives to be authoritarian in and of himself. Analysts say the Kim family dynasty’s veneration for their predecessors is unprecedented.
According to The Times, Kim’s new move implies that he is confident in his position. It was just a month before the tenth anniversary of his elevation to dictatorship. In the 1970s, the term ‘Kimilsungism’ got acceptance to designate Kim’s grandfather’s beliefs. In the following decade, the term ‘Kimilsungism-Kimjongilism’ was coined. Perhaps to describe the relationship between the country’s founder and his heir apparent. The country’s state philosophy, Juche, which means self-reliance, describes Kim Il-original, sung’s creative, and revolutionary contribution to national and global thinking.