Abstract:

He is one of the least-known and understood rulers on earth, a man many Americans had never heard of until his nation was declared a member of the famous "Axis of Evil" by President Bush. From the few known facts of his childhood to the ongoing political firestorm over North Korea's attempts to acquire nuclear weapons, BIOGRAPHY® probes deeply into the heart of one of the world's most secretive nations to fashion a compelling portrait of the dictator who rules over it. Discover how the hard-line communist has a weakness for American action movies and learn the details of his alleged indiscretions. See how he inherited the mantle of power from his father, and examine the suffering that his nation has endured under his rule. From cipher to someone, this memorable profile pulls back some of the curtain of mystery surrounding Kim Jong Il.