This is a list of awards and decorations received by Kim Il-sung, founder and first

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n sources, the country awarded him "the title of Hero of the DPRK three times, the title of Labour Hero of the DPRK, 26 orders and 3 medals". In addition, foreign countries and organizations conferred upon him 74 orders and 152 medals.

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* List of things named after Kim Il-sung

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