Applying Korea’s Juche Philosophy to the Cambodian Context-Ly Kimlong

 

Juche is the main guiding philosophy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). It emphasises on political independence, economic self-sufficiency, and self-reliance in national defence. Created under the leadership of President Kim Il Sung, the first president of Juche Korea, and developed further by his successors, Juche is more than just an ideology of governance, it is a comprehensive theory that promotes autonomy, dignity, and national self-determination in the face of external forces and pressures. Meanwhile, Cambodia is a country with long history of foreign intervention, foreign invasions, colonial domination, and modern struggles which presents a very compelling case for exploring the application of the principles of the Juche Philosophy. This writing examines how the Cambodian context offers a testing ground of how Juche might inspire Cambodia’s path toward national dignity, cultural integrity, and development.

At the centre of Juche is the believe in the people of the country. Juche places the people as the masters of their own destiny, and that a strong nation must do its best to persist foreign pressures to preserve sovereignty. Sovereignty is crucial to the livelihood of the nation. Cambodia’s past is marked by scars from external forces, from being colonised by the French for about 90 years from 1863 until 1953, to being dragged into brutal wars by the American imperialists during the Cold War. Even today, Cambodia still navigates pressures from major powers such as the United States and China. Applying Korea’s Juche Philosophy would mean prioritising Cambodia’s political independence, ensuring that policies are made in Phnom Penh rather than dictated by external powers. This approach could strengthen the voice of ordinary Cambodians citizens as well as boosting Cambodia’s voice in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the wider international community.

Juche advocates for economic self-sufficiency. This means reducing dependency on foreign aid and imports. As former Cambodian Prime Minister, Samdech Hun Sen has warned, some foreign aids bring disaster to the nation, and they can be used as tools to promote foreign agendas (Pressocm, 2017). Cambodia’s economy, while growing at a rapid rate, remains heavily reliant on external markets and foreign investments, particularly in important sectors such as garments, tourism, hospitality, and infrastructure projects. This is not ideal for Cambodia. These foreign investments, while being beneficial for the country’s economy, are ways that foreign nations can leverage on national Cambodian society politics. In this case, Cambodia can aim to diversify its industries, strengthen domestic agricultural productivity, and encourage local products and innovation. However, this is not to say that Cambodia should close its market to foreign investments. It is an urgent call to think about the over reliance on foreign investment and the lack of home-grown industries. Overall, Juche inspired strategies would encourage Cambodia to seek a more balanced economic relations and protect itself against overdependence on poisonous external aids and partners.

A Juche-oriented approach would also emphasise on mobilising the creative potential of the Cambodian people and the young population of Cambodia. Instead of relying on foreigners, Cambodia could encourage its youthful population to start localising enterprises which can directly support national needs. Such moves would not only stimulate domestic production but also create a sense of ownership and pride among Cambodians, promoting the belief that prosperity must come from the united efforts of the people, just as the banner “Cambodians Can Do!” in Sihanoukville Province. This is also a great opportunity for the Khmer people to polish their skills and build a sharper innovative mind. It is one way to ensure that Cambodia’s development would be grounded in its own resources and human capital rather than external dependency. It is “Cambodians Can Do!” in action.

The Juche philosophy also stresses the importance of cultural independence, preserving national traditions while adapting them to modern society. Cambodia, a country known for its rich cultural heritage, including the world’s famous Angkor Wat temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and other magnificent temples, is a cornerstone of national identity. If there is a country that knows well about the value of national culture, it is Cambodia. Cambodian’s culture is the heart and soul of Cambodians, and they are also a great economic driver as Khmer temples generate thousands of jobs and bring in millions of dollars to the country through the tourism industry annually. However, globalisation and recently foreign cultural influence risk minimising and polluting Cambodian values and traditions. Applying Juche philosophy here would mean strengthening Khmer cultural pride, promoting Khmer culture heritage, and safeguarding national history in the education system. A Juche-inspired cultural policy would balance the ongoing globalisation and modernisation with the preservation of the unique Cambodian values. This is one way to ensure that modernisation does not come at the expense of the Khmer national identity.

In addition, Juche Philosophy underlines the importance of self-reliance in defence. The theory says that a nation’s sovereignty cannot be safeguarded without strong national armed forces. Cambodia which is located in a geopolitically sensitive region of the world, faces challenges from border disputes and shifting alliances. While currently Cambodia cannot realistically maintain a military capability equal to the superpowers or even the regional powers like Vietnam, Juche Philosophy would stress building and upgrading the national forces to a higher level. The modernisation of the Cambodia’s armed forces and the political will the safeguard independence would be crucial to the protection of national interests and autonomy. Juche can also inspire the Khmer people to think positively of the armed forces and install the thinking that only Cambodians can protect Cambodia. Only the people of Cambodia have the willingness to die for Cambodia. In this sense, Cambodia could pursue security policies that reduce reliance on foreign military aids and start to invest more in the national defence sector, reinforcing Phnom Penh’s neutral stance and also boosting national pride through modern armed forces.

Applying the Juche Philosophy to Cambodia’s context could help protect sovereignty in decision-making. However, it is important to notice that due to Cambodia’s political system and landscape, applying this theory would not mean replicating the exact DPRK model, but rather selectively applying and adopting principles of self-reliance, interdependence, and cultural pride suited to the Cambodian realities. This essay is just piece of thinking where Juche is applied to Cambodia. It has described the possible advantages that Cambodia could gain if implement correctly the political philosophy of Juche.

Juche Philosophy, when contextualised for the case of Cambodia, provides a scenario in which can positively impact national independence, economic self-sufficiency, cultural identity, and sovereign defence. Juche inspires a mindset of self-reliance which can guide policymaking and practicing. By adapting this philosophy, Cambodia can pursue a path toward a future where all Cambodians are free from heavy external pressures. In a world where everything change rapidly, Juche becomes an interesting political philosophy and ideology which can be tested in many countries in the world such as Cambodia.

Ly Kimlong

Assistant Researcher of the British Group for the Study of the Juche Idea

BA (Hons) Sociology, The Open University, UK

MA International Relations, University of Suffolk, UK

Reference:

Pressocm, (2017), Selected Comments Samdech Techo Hun Sen at the Meeting with Workers/Employees at 7NG Area, Available at: https://pressocm.gov.kh/en/archives/17744#:~:text=We%20must%20hold%20on%20to,Thank%20You.%E2%80%9D (Accessed: 22 April 2026)

DPRK Missile Administration Test-fires Tactical Ballistic Missiles

Pyongyang, April 20 (KCNA) -- The Missile Administration of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea conducted a test-fire on April 19 to evaluate the power of warhead of the improved surface-to-surface tactical ballistic missile Hwasongpho-11 Ra.

The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and President of the State Affairs of the DPRK, supervised the test-fire.

Among the spectators were Kim Jong Sik, member of the Central Military Commission of the WPK and first vice department director of the WPK Central Committee, Full General Jang Chang Ha, general director of the Missile Administration, Lieut. General An Yong Hwan, commander of the 1st Corps of the Korean People's Army, Lieut. General Ju Song Nam, commander of the 2nd Corps of the KPA, Lieut. General Jong Myong Nam, commander of the 4th Corps of the KPA, and Lieut. General Ri Jong Guk, commander of the 5th Corps of the KPA.

The purpose of the test-fire is to verify the characteristics and power of cluster bomb warhead and fragmentation mine warhead applied to the tactical ballistic missile.

Five tactical ballistic missiles, launched towards the target area around an island about 136 km away, struck the area of 12.5~13 hectares with the very high density, fully displaying their combat might.

Comrade Kim Jong Un expressed great satisfaction over the test results, saying that the development and introduction of different cluster bomb warheads can meet the operational demand of the KPA in a more satisfactory and effective way and that it is of weighty significance in military actions to boost the high-density striking capability to quell a specific target area as well as the high-precision striking capability.

He appreciated that the technology and records we have acquired and updated today are a valuable result of clearly proving that the organization of a group specializing in research into missile warheads and the five years spent for it were not in vain.

He encouraged the defence science research groups, hoping that they will continuously make successes in the important undertakings to acquire and update various ultra-modern technologies necessary for the combat preparedness of our army. -0-

www.kcna.kp (2026.04.20.)

BGSJI and KFA UK on the 66th anniversary of the April Popular Uprising

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        London 18th of April 2026

 The British Group for the Study of the  Juche Idea(BGSJI) and the Korean Friendship Association of the UK( KFA UK), issued a joint statement on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of the April Popular Uprising in south Korea.(referred to in south Korea as the "April 19th Revolution").

65 years ago on the 19th of April 1960  a mass uprising against the corrupt rule of south Korean puppet fascist dictator Syngman Rhee took place in April 1960.Rhee had lived in the US in the 20s and 30s and had been brought back to south Korea in the 1940s by the Americans as their puppet. His rule was oppressive, corrupt and dictatorial and also turned south Korea into a colony and dependency of the US. Millions were killed by the Syngman Rhee puppet regime.
                                                   

   
The April popular uprising was an explosion of the peoples wrath against Syngham Rhee and against the colonial rule of the US in south Korea .It was an anti-US anti- fascist struggle as well as a struggle for the independent reunification of Korea.   As the great leader President KIM IL SUNG said

"The massive Popular Uprising in April 1960, in which the student youth of south Korea played the central role, overthrew the puppet government of Syngman Rhee, an old minion of US imperialism. This was an initial victory in the south Korean people’s struggle, and it dealt a heavy blow to the colonial rule of US imperialism.
The collapse of the puppet Syngman Rhee government signified, above all, the bankruptcy of all its anti-popular policies and its notorious “march north” outcry.

In their heroic struggle the people of south Korea demonstrated the revolutionary mettle of the Korean people, gained valuable experience id lessons and were greatly awakened politically.
After the April Popular Uprising, the situation in south Korea rapidly developed in favour of the revolution, and the masses became ore courageous to fight against US imperialism and its lackeys, for the dependent, peaceful reunification of the country"
                                           

The April Popular Uprising was a great anti-fascist, anti-imperialist uprising that opened a new chapter in the history of the struggle of the south Korean people for independence, democracy and reunification. It showed that  the peaceful road' to change is but an illusion and that only by a violent uprising can the popular masses liberate themselves and achieve independence
                   The April Popular Uprising was a great inspiration to the peoples of Asia in their liberation struggle and also to national liberation struggles throughout the world.
            

  Our organisations solemnly remember those who died in the struggle and pay a high tribute to their memory. The spirit of the April Popular uprisers is still alive today.
  Today, south Korea needs a 2nd and a 3rd April popular uprising. 

LONG LIVE THE MEMORY OF THE APRIL POPULAR UP-RISERS !


BGSJI
KFA UK 

   

BGSJI and KFA UK on the 94th anniversary of the foundation of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army

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 London 18th of April 2026
  The  British Group for the Study of the  Juche Idea(BGSJI) and the  Korean Friendship Association of UK( KFA UK) )today issued the following joint statement on the occasion of the  94th anniversary of the foundation of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army(KPRA) the forerunner of the modern Korean People's Army on the 25th of April.
   

On the 25th of April it will be 94 years since the Korean People's Army was originally founded as a revolutionary guerrilla force, the Anti-Japanese People's Guerrilla Army later known as the Korean People's Revolutionary Army. We Juche Idea  and militant friends of People's Korea salute the anniversary of its foundation. Today the KPA is defending the independence of the DPRK and also peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region.
                               
                                          

   The foundation of the Anti-Japanese Peoples Guerrilla Army, in 1932, by the great leader comrade Kim Il Sung, a gifted military strategist and ever-victorious iron-willed brilliant commander, constitutes the bedrock of the Songun revolution.
   The Korean People’s Army, under the wise leadership of the great leader Generalissimo Kim Il Sung, took over and carried forward the traditions of the anti-Japanese armed struggle. It is based solidly on revolutionary comradeship. Moreover, a tradition of army-people unity was created and today flourishes in Juche Korea.                       
                                                 

Under the wise leadership of the great generalissimo Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, the KPA grew into steel strong ranks each soldier being a match for a hundred enemy soldiers. The KPA inflicted a crushing defeat on the US imperialists in the great Fatherland Liberation War of 1950-1953. The KPA also defeated the US in the ‘Pueblo incident’,' The EC121 incident’, ‘The Panmunjom incident’ of 1976 and the 1994 helicopter shootdown incident.
                                                                   
  The KPA became a truly Juche- orientated revolutionary armed force and is the army of the party,the working class and the leader. New theories of warfare have been created.'Moreover, under the leadership of the great leader Generalissimo Kim Il Sung,the KPA stuck to class and revolutionary principles, the revisionist and opportunist "non-class" theories were soundly smashed, The leadership of the party over the armed forces was maintained and enhanced, unlike some countries where socialism was frustrated.The KPA is truly an anti-imperialist, anti-revisionist army which defends socialism with the force of arms.
   The might of the KPA was further strengthened under the leadership of supreme commander Kim Jong Il, who practised Songun politics giving priority to the KPA regarding it as the central pillar of the revolution. KPA under the Songun revolutionary leadership of the great leader the KPA grew stronger in terms of ideology and politics but also materially. It is now equipped with the latest weaponry and has its own independent deterrent force. The KPA under the command of the Songun supreme commander Kim Jong Il and respected general Kim Jong Un smashed the provocations of the south Korean puppets in November 2010 turning Yongphyong island into a sea of flames.

 Respected Marshal Kim Jong Un  has implemented the great revolutionary line of building the economy and nuclear force in parallel thereby strengthening the nuclear deterrent force of the KPA
exponentially so that the DPRK became a strategic state.                                                                                                                                   
                                       

The KPA which holds tight the arms of Juche has been ever-victorious over a period of eight decades. The KPA, the vanguard force of the Juche revolution, has defeated the imperialists many times, and under the leadership of supreme commander Kim Jong Un will defeat them again.
                                                                                                
   Today the destiny of world socialism and peace depends on the rifles of the Korean People's Army headed by respected supreme commander Marshal Kim Jong Un. The DPRK is on the frontline of the struggle between socialism and imperialism. It stands guard over the independence of the DPRK and the people-centred socialism, authentic socialism.  Under the command of respected Marshal Kim Jong Un, the Korean People's Army has been further strengthened as the mighty and invincible revolutionary armed force of Juche. We are convinced of the final victory of the KPA led by respected Marshal Kim Jong Un.

BGSJI
KFA UK 

Message from KFA Cambodia to the online meeting for the 114th anniversary of the birth of the great leader President KIM IL SUNG

 Dear Dr. Dermot Hudson and all respected comrades of KFA UK and dearest friends of Juche Korea,

Warm congratulations to the Korean Friendship Association UK on your great event honouring President Kim Il Sung.

This occasion highlights the distinct character of Korean-style socialism, often associated with principles of self-reliance, sovereignty, and national unity. Under the great leadership of Comrade Dermot, KFA UK remains the most active branch and continues to be the truest friends of Juche Korea.

On behalf of KFA Cambodia and socialist friends in Cambodia, we wish you more successful and meaningful events. 

With best regards,

Kimlong Ly

KFA Cambodia

Contribution of KFA Germany to the online meeting for the 114th anniversary of the birth of the great leader comrade KIM IL SUNG

 Dear comrade Dr. Dermot Hudson,

dear participants of this online-meeting,

I want to thank comrade Dr. Dermot Hudson, Chairman of KFA UK, for holding this very important meeting on the occasion of the day of the sun, the birthday of the great leader, President KIM IL SUNG, and letting me speak. 

President KIM IL SUNG is probably the greatest leader the world has ever seen. I could probably talk hours about his achievements and victories, but I will try to focus on, from my point of view, his biggest achievements

1. The founding of the Juche-idea

2. Liberation of Korea

3. victory in the Fatherland Liberation war

During KIM IL SUNGS youth Korea was occupied by the imperialist Japan. The Japanese imperialists forbid the Korean language and names and tried to erase the Korean culture. They abducted many Koreans for forced labour or sex slavery. The Japanese occupation of Korea is one of the darkest chapters of Korea´s history. But from young age on President KIM IL SUNG organized resistance against the Japanese occupation. On the 30th of June 1930 he organized the Kalun youth conference, were he founded the Juche-idea. Which can be summarized by this quote of his speech at the Kalun-conference 

"Experience teaches that if one wants to secure the victory of the revolution, one must go among the masses, organize and mobilize them, and independently solve all problems of the revolution by taking into account the real conditions of one's own country, assuming full responsibility, without relying on assistance from external forces." 

Thanks to the Juche-idea President KIM IL SUNG was able to lead the Anti-Japanese guerillas to victory against the Japanese imperialists, liberate Korea and enforce democratic reforms in the country.

1950 the US-imperialists attacked the DPRK, which was only founded two years prior. The US-imperialists used chemical and biological warfare during the Korea war and murdered millions of Korean citizens

With the Juche-idea and unique military strategies such as the formation of the second front with regular units and powerful total counteroffensive action President KIM IL SUNG lead Korea to vicory against the US-invaders, the first military defeat ever for the US-imperialists. 

Down with US-imperialism!

Glorry to President KIM IL SUNG!

KIM IL SUNG and the characteristics of Korean style socialism and its success A lecture given for meeting of the KFA UK in London 11th of April 2026-Alan Bolon

As first to start this lecture on Kim Il Sung and the Korean characterization of socialism, it must be said at the outset of these issues are not easy to summarize. So, within the limited timeframe of this lecture, the richness of this topic and also with related issues, which permeate the historical field of Kim Il Sung's life and work, as well as the analysis of the ideological  foundations for the current and past successes of DPRK and with such a great figure as KIM IL SUNG was. 

But trying to attempt this task, In my assessment of the achievements of Korean-style socialism, I used a division according to the following criteria: 

first is ideological criterion, and second  is historical criterion. 

Base on these criterions I try to briefly refer each other.

So let us begin from the history.

1. Historical Premises and foundations of success of Korean style socialism

1.1. The role and impact of President Kim Il Sung in historical premises of Korean style socialism

Today we celebrate the 114th anniversary of the birth of the Great revolutionary Leader and first builder of Korean success, President Kim Il Sung.

On the occasion of the 114th anniversary of President Kim Il Sung birth, we recalling his great achievements.

The achievement and exploits are the premises and foundations of today's successes. Kim Il Sung is the founder of the world's strongest well organized political organization: Workers' Party of Korea. Kim Il sung is the founder of the strongest of the world military power: Korean People's Army, and also before all is the founder of the current Asian superpower, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. 

President Kim Il Sung led in his exploits led to victory two wars ( the Anti - Japanese War of 1930 - 45 and the Korean War against American imperialism of 1950 - 53 ). 

It was Kim Il Sung, who defeated two strong imperialist countries: Japan and the US, and initiated successfully two massive and complex social revolutions – the anti - imperialist and anti - feudal revolution and the socialist revolution.

Under Kim Il Sung leadership, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which was a backward state with a colonial - feudal society and a typically agrarian state, was transformed in into a powerful socialist and highly industrialized state, politically independent, economically self - reliant, and capable of self - defense, possessing a nuclear arsenal, which is unmatched anywhere in the world. 

Thanks to Kim Il Sung for the first time in world history, an original system of the Korean style socialism was put into practice, the system with man at its center and it was also result of historical achievements of the President Kim Il Sung.

The historical foundations of Korean socialism's current success, lie in its origins and the reasons for its emergence. 

By origins, I mean its roots in the anti - Japanese, anti - imperialist struggle. So, it can be said, that the historical reasons for Korean socialism success were shaped by the foundations of armed struggle, which began even before Kim Sung and led through him to became a leader of anti - Japanese movement in the struggle to liberation Korea. 

By reasons, I mean establishing a system of social justice, equality and the abolition of capitalist exploitation. All of that are the features of socialism.

Following to the historical premises, during the 20 - year anti - Japanese revolutionary struggle, Kim Il Sung established a strong ideological and organizational foundation for the creation and strengthening of both a new type of communist party, Workers' Party of Korea and a solid foundation for an original style of Korean socialism. Throughout Kim Il Sung historical struggle and historical exploits the core of the Korean revolution was prepared, and for the first time the true unity of all Korean society was achieved, and valuable revolutionary traditions were created, which became the premise for later successes.

1.2. The unwavering and militant continuation of one path to developing and strengthening Korean - style socialism and defence revolutionary line.

The militant and unwavering continuation of the revolutionary path to develop and strengthening Korean style socialism has been continued after Kim Il Sung passed away in 1994. 

The new leader Kim Jong Il, clearly declared: 'expect no changes of me'. It was a clear declaration of an unwavering stance in continuing the same line of revolution as Kim Il Sung started. 

Unwavering and militant stance under leadership of Kim Jong Il, not only did  advance socialist construction in DPRK, but it also saved DPRK from the fate of the former socialist camp with USSR as first collapsed and other countries. The  continuation the same line of Korean revolution saved  and defended values ​​and achievements of Korean socialism and enables further consolidation for achieve ultimate goal, as it is fully independent and united society.

 The continued struggle and perseverance towards achieving the ultimate goal of a fully independent and unified society is reflected in the fact that the DPRK has steadfastly adhered to, and continues to adhere to  defined course for revolution, despite external regressive tendencies. This consistency is the premise of the DPRK's successes.

Kim Jong Il Passed away in December 2011, the National Defense Commission of the DPRK officially declared, that no changes in policy or direction were expected under the new leader Kim Jong Un.  Kim Jong Un is representing unwavering continuation of the course to build prosperity and high developed state. 

So, Starting from Kim Il Sung, his successors, Kim Jong Il and the current Kim Jong Un, have presented and continue to present the same militant  attitude. So it is a factor, which, through its consequences of continuation, enables the realization of all the goals that are set in the revolutionary changes on the road to socialism designated from the time of the anti - Japanese struggle.

The DPRK by decades, under wisely leadership was guided by principles set by Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il and is being a faithful continuation of the implementation of the Korean - style socialism, strongly and emphatically defended the principles of the Korean revolution against internal counterrevolution and attempts to overthrow the socialist system provoked by anti-socialist forces from outside.

2.Ideological Premises and foundations of success of Korean style socialism

2.1. Juche philosophy and Songun politics

Juche idea and Songun politics is the main factor and driving force that enables the Korean state, to pursue its path of success and achieving development of the Korean society and state. 

The practical application of the Juche idea and Songun policy demonstrates its strength and effectiveness in process of shaping socialist mode of society in the DPRK. Over 80 years of practice communist ideas forged by Korean originality of the objective conditions of this country, prove and shows that this way - way of Korean style socialism is correct, that it works.

Juche idea unleashes in humanity a power stemming from the belief that only a man, only popular masses, not supernatural forces, can shape their own destiny and change the world according to their own desires and aspirations. This power, the power stemming from Juche philosophy and its application, enables achievements that would be impossible in societies with liberal systems and capitalist tendencies, which do not unite society for common goals but, on the contrary, divide and placing social classes against each other in never ending conflict discriminating against one another and introducing chaos. Thus, they do not work towards success for all, but only for selected, wealthy social classes at the expense of harm and exploitation of others. it is contrary to the ideological principles of the Juche idea.

Next factor is:

2.2. The single - minded unity, single - hearted unity of DPRK society

It is the premise of the unity of Korean society and the high degree of ideological class consciousness.

 It needs to be say, that is unparalleled in other countries and it is also unprecedented. It must be said that the ideological unity and high class consciousness of DPRK society, expressed in the best values ​​of a person shaped by socialism, thus confirming the values ​​espoused by socialism, such as socialist morality, diligence, a sense of social duty, collectivity, and social discipline, are unmatched in other countries and are unprecedented. These characteristics of Korean society, shaped by the constant strengthening of the so - called subjective factor in the Korean Revolution through the three revolutions: ideological, technical, and cultural, have made today's DPRK a country with a broadly developed and advanced socialist outfit, with many achievements, such as free healthcare, free housing, no taxes, and so on.

Thanks to the unification of Korean society around common goals stemming from the construction of a Korean - style socialism, by skillfully applying the Juche idea and Songun politics, the achievements of today's successes became truly miracle.

The DPRK has  high level of ideological unity of whole society and it is a factor which enables all of achievements and successes. economic power under the powerful military guarantee.

Thanks to Songun politics, the Korean People's Army is tye driving force of Korean revolution in the building of an economic power and the dynamic campaign for the building of an economic power and prosperity of the Korean society. The Songun politics is the ideological premise enables to achieve new successes in the movement of revolutionary zeal and commitment.

Songun policy is also the guardian of the DPRK's security in the international arena and an invincible sword that defends the unity, sovereignty and penetration of hostile influences in all spheres of socio - political life in the DPRK from other countries, especially imperialist ones or their servants.

C O N C L U S I O N

The Korean style of socialism has achieved historic success, the Korean style of socialism continues to achieve success and, this is because it is based on the solid ideological foundations of the epoch - making Juche philosophy and, on the experiences and great achievements of Kim Il Sung whose birthday we celebrate today.

The historical foundations and ideological basis are what ensure not only the effectiveness but also the durability of Korean - style socialism. 

And this durability and success in building a developed socialist state are not only surprising and delightful, but it should be an example and should pave the way for other countries on their way to building a political and economic system, modeled on the universal values ​​of Juche philosophy, with secure own country regarding to the principles of Songun politics. 

The durability of Korean - style socialism stems from the lasting and strong foundations of historical achievements and ideological premises that complement each other and make socialist success possible.

These premises are tested experiences hardened, strengthened in the revolutionary and anti - imperialist struggle and this is the best premise for success now and for every kind success, political, social and economic in the future.

Thank you for listening.