Author: Inma Bonet Bailén

North Korea is mourning the loss of Kim Ki-nam, a key composer of the symphony that solidified the Kim dynasty’s power. Despite not being blood-related, Kim Ki-nam played a crucial role in shaping the personality cult around the supreme leaders of North Korea. Praised for his loyalty to the Workers’ Party and the ruling lineage, Kim Ki-nam was a prominent figure in North Korean propaganda. His influence on state policies and narratives earned him notoriety in South Korea, where he was dubbed the “North Korean Goebbels.” Kim Ki-nam’s six-decade-long dedication to building the ideological foundations of the Party highlights his…