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Today in History: Kim Jong Il named successor at Workers' Party Congress

10/14/2025

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The 6th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea concluded on October 14, 1980, in Pyongyang. This pivotal event reaffirmed Kim Il Sung as General Secretary and established the Presidium of the Politburo. Notably, it designated Kim Jong Il as his successor, solidifying the dynastic leadership in North Korea.

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The 6th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea concluded on October 14, 1980, in Pyongyang. This pivotal event reaffirmed Kim Il Sung as General Secretary and established the Presidium of the Politburo. Notably, it designated Kim Jong Il as his successor, solidifying the dynastic leadership in North Korea.