Kim Ki Nam, Former Propaganda Chief of North Korea, Passes Away
North Korea’s former propaganda chief, Kim Ki Nam, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 94. He was credited with masterminding the personality cult surrounding the ruling Kim dynasty. Leader Kim Jong Un was photographed bowing at his funeral bier.
Kim Jong Un Pays Tribute
Kim Jong Un visited the funeral hall early Wednesday morning, paying silent tribute to Kim Ki Nam. He expressed “bitter grief over the loss of a veteran revolutionary who had remained boundlessly loyal” to the regime.
Legacy of Kim Ki Nam
Kim Ki Nam led North Korea’s key department for propaganda and played a significant role in shaping the cult of the Kim family dynasty. Described as “a veteran of our Party and the revolution, a prestigious theoretician and a prominent political activist,” Kim Ki Nam’s influence was profound.
Kim Ki Nam’s Impact
Kim Ki Nam’s strategies in propaganda and agitation were instrumental in shaping the Kim dynasty. His role eventually passed on to Kim Jong Un’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, in the late 2010s.
Inter-Korean Relations
Kim Ki Nam had been involved in efforts for inter-Korean cooperation. However, recent tensions have strained relations between North and South Korea, with Pyongyang declaring South Korea as its “principal enemy.”