Choe Ryong-hae vs William McKinley

Choe Ryong-hae was appointed Vice Marshal of the Korean People's Army, one of the highest military ranks in North Korea. This appointment solidified his position as a top military and party official under Kim Jong-un.

Choe Ryong-hae was appointed Director of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People's Army, a key position responsible for political indoctrination and loyalty within the military.

Choe Ryong-hae was reportedly involved in the purge and execution of Jang Song-thaek, Kim Jong-un's uncle. He oversaw the investigation and trial, demonstrating his loyalty to Kim Jong-un.

Choe Ryong-hae was elected to the Presidium of the Politburo of the Workers' Party of Korea, the highest decision-making body in North Korea. This made him one of the top five leaders in the country.

McKinley, a Republican, won the 1896 presidential election against Democrat William Jennings Bryan. The campaign focused on the gold standard versus free silver, with McKinley's support for the gold standard prevailing.

McKinley led the United States into the Spanish-American War after the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana harbor. The war resulted in a decisive U.S. victory, leading to the acquisition of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, and establishing the U.S. as a global power.

McKinley was shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. He died eight days later, making him the third U.S. president to be assassinated. His death led to the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt.