The Kim family has ruled North Korea since 1948. Photos show Kim Jong Un's relatives, from his grandfather to his daughter, who may lead one day.

North Korea marked Kim Il Sung's birthday on Tuesday, praised his legacy, and stressed loyalty to his grandson, current ...

Kim il-Sung was so touched that his son thought of his pleasure, and that's why he nominated Kim Jong-Il as his successor." In 1983, Kim Jong-Il formed another group called "Joy Division" for his ...

Kim Jong-il went on to rule North Korea until his death in 2011, presiding over a period marked by deep economic hardship, international isolation and the country's first nuclear weapons test in 2006.

The files reveal that one US diplomat even called Kim Jong-il “goofy” while a Russian expert predicted that he would lose control of the country within two years, reports South China Morning Post.