BGSJ and KFA UK on the 77th anniversary of the passing away of Madame KIM JONG SUK

     BRITISH GROUP FOR THE STUDY OF THE JUCHE IDEA 

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16th of September 2026

 The British Group for the Study of the Juche Idea and  the  Korean Friendship Association of the UK  KFA  UK )  , issued a joint statement on the 77th anniversary of the passing away of the immortal anti-Japanese heroine and Mother of Korea Madame Kim Jong Suk

On the 22nd of September  1949 , some 77 years ago , Madame Kim Jong Suk the heroine of the anti-Japanese war passed away at the early age of 32 years after a life of arduous revolutionary struggle for the emancipation of women and the independence of the Korean people. We recall her great exploits .

                                                         

                                 

 Madame Kim Jong Suk was born into a humble working family in Hoeryong but took the road of revolution at the early age joining the struggle for the  independence of Korea from Japanese imperialism. Madame Kim Jong Suk became an ardent communist revolutionary and anti- imperialist fighter  in her youth. She joined the Anti-Japanese People's Guerrilla Army, commanded by the great leader generalissimo Kim Il Sung throwing herself into the sacred struggle for the liberation of Korea from the iron heel of Japanese imperialism.

  During the anti-Japanese armed struggle Madame Kim Jong Suk distinguished herself as a great partisan and crack-shot . She was also the bodyguard of the great leader comrade Kim Il Sung. She was a paragon, a role model of loyalty .

    Madam Kim Jong Suk  was the pioneer of the communist revolutionary women's movement. Her teachings  offer profound inspiration and guidance  for the progressive and revolutionary women of the world.  Kim Jong Suk was a shining example of communist womanhood. After liberation Madame Kim Jong Suk built up the Democratic Women's Union of Korea, struggling against opportunism and factionalism. She led the work of freeing women from the shackles of feudalism.

Madame Kim Jong Suk made a profound contribution to the building of a new democratic Korea after liberation in 1945 . She worked hard to build a new Korea of Juche, without rest or let-up. She took part in the building of the people's armed forces of People's Korea , thus enriching the Songun revolutionary cause. Her life was most exemplary.

  Madame Kim Jong Suk gave a revolutionary upbringing to the great leader comrade Kim Jong Il  so that he would become a future great leader and great commander of Songun.

   The life of Madame Kim Jong Suk is an example to revolutionary and progressive women of the world . She was a role model for true proletarian feminism and Juche-orientated women's liberation.

   Despite the passing of time , the memory of Madame Kim Jong Suk , the mother of Korea, burns brightly in the hearts of Juche Idea and Songun Idea followers  and true friends of People's Korea.

BGSJI

KFA UK 

Int'l Security Affairs Analyst on Washington's Moves to Expand Nuclear Submarine Alliance

Pyongyang, September 16 (KCNA) -- Choe Ju Hyon, an international security affairs analyst of the DPRK, released the following article "Washington's moves to expand nuclear submarine alliance - an absolute factor of disturbing global nuclear security":

Washington is getting more pronounced in the nuclear proliferation moves with the approach of the fifth anniversary of the AUKUS, the U.S.-led exclusive nuclear security technology alliance that threatens the foundation of the international nuclear non-proliferation system.

Recently, the U.S. naval chief executive made remarks intended to instigate Japan and the ROK to possess nuclear submarines, saying that Japan with atomic power plants has been already possessed of technology, the basis of nuclear submarines, and that the ROK needs to set the purpose of possession of nuclear submarine with its characteristics of distant navigation as a premise and so it is wrong to purchase it symbolically.

This is another telling evidence showing eloquently who is the major chieftain of the worldwide nuclear proliferation.

The U.S. has already put the AUKUS, the nuclear submarine proliferation matrix, to the fore, increasing the danger level of nuclear proliferation by geometrical progression, to ensure the practical application of the "America first" that resorts to all sorts of means and methods in disallowing "dominance" and "seizure" of other countries over strategically important regions.

The U.S. made the confrontational address of AUKUS clear through the sale of nuclear submarines and transfer of nuclear technology to Australia, joint development of deep-sea unmanned submarine, and regularization of various kinds of joint military exercises among member states. And it is trying to generalize the experience to the ROK, Japan and other allies. Such dangerous behavior is raising serious concern from the international community

Seoul suggested to Washington the issues of securing enriched uranium for nuclear fuel and revising the "U.S.-ROK Nuclear Agreement" for the acquisition of the right to enrichment intended to carry on its nuclear submarine building plan. And the rulers of Tokyo have unreservedly advocated the theory of possession of nuclear submarines. The reality goes to prove that Washington's plan for "AUKUS 2.0", which allows the transfer of nuclear technology for munitions to non-nuclear allies, has entered the phase of full-scale expansion.

The reckless acts of the ROK and Japan seeking access to nuclear submarines show what dangerous extent the U.S. military adventurism to contain its rival states in the Asia-Pacific region by setting up its allies as shock brigades has reached.

The U.S. outwardly calls for defence of the nuclear non-proliferation system, but inwardly seeks to unhesitatingly offer nuclear attack means to its junior allies for handsome profit. Such hypocritical behavior of the U.S. is nothing but a cheap trick to cover up its criminal trace of nuclear proliferation.

The NATO-style nuclear sharing model and its variant U.S.-ROK "Nuclear Consultative Group" and the U.S.-Japan "extended deterrence dialogue" are in normal operation. This reality clearly shows the harmful aftereffect of the U.S. dangerous nuclear proliferation on the global security environment.

The U.S. continued irresponsible and malicious practice in the nuclear field is the top risk factor accelerating the erosion of the international nuclear non-proliferation system, and this more strongly highlights the need for our state to bolster up its nuclear war deterrent means both in quality and quantity without the slightest stagnation and stalemate.

The international community should make a fair and uncompromising assessment of the U.S. scheme to bring about a catastrophic nuclear domino happening while getting keen on the nuclear proliferation in different parts of the world, and make concerted and responsible efforts against it. -0-

Joint Firepower Attack Drill of Long-range Artillery and Missile Units of Combined Units at All Levels of KPA Hel

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Pyongyang, September 14 (KCNA) -- A joint firepower attack drill of long-range artillery and missile units of the combined units at all levels of the Korean People's Army took place on Sept. 12.

KPA Marshal Pak Jong Chon, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, and Major General Yu Chang Son, director of the Artillery Bureau of the General Staff of the KPA, guided the joint firepower attack drill.

Subunits selected from the five artillery and missile joint units participated in the drill. The drill involved new combat systems such as attack drones of various kinds, tactical cruise missile, large-caliber thermal-pressure multiple rocket launcher and tactical ballistic missile.

Marshal Pak Jong Chon said that the drill is aimed at making the army do what it should do.

Director of the Artillery Bureau Yu Chang Son said that it is one of the training tasks prioritized by the army to get familiar with the procedure for the operation of the integrated firepower control system, the systematic component of the strategic weapons combined management system, improve the specialty of the integrated automatic firepower control of various combat systems and increase the efficiency of destroying the targets with concentrated fire.

He also stressed that such drills are very helpful to qualitatively enhancing the strategic counteraction posture of striking units at all levels and acquiring the rapid reaction capabilities of sub-units at all levels in case of emergency.

He said that the joint concentrated fire drill of the major missile subunits and the long-range artillery subunits would boost the militant morale of the soldiers and improve the level of specialization to bring down the enemy's armed forces organizationally and structurally once an order is issued. We will, in the future, too, steadily master the procedures for counterattack posture on the enemy through practical drills, he added.

All strike weapon systems demonstrated the huge destructive power of concentration fire by hitting the targets with 100 percent hit accuracy at a stroke, ensuring the unity and simultaneity of firepower attack. -0-

Powerful Independent Country

2026.9.9.
http://www.mfa.gov.kp/view/article/24958
Today our country and people are significantly celebrating the founding anniversary of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

The seventy-eight years of the DPRK is a history of revolution and struggle associated with the life-long devotion of President Kim Il Sung and Chairman Kim Jong Il, who founded and developed our Republic in an independent way.

On September 9, 1948 after the liberation, President Kim Il Sung founded the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea by reflecting the will, aspirations and consensus of all the people and developed it into a socialist powerful country independent in politics, self-sufficient in economy and self-reliant in defense in a short period of history.

The idea and exploits of independence of President Kim Il Sung were firmly maintained and glorified by Chairman Kim Jong Il. During the grim period characterized by the extremes of tyrannical military threats and economic blockade of the imperialist allied forces, Chairman Kim Jong Il honorably safeguarded the national sovereignty and dignity under the banner of socialism.

Indeed, President Kim Il Sung and Chairman Kim Jong Il are founders and patriots of our Republic who devoted their whole life to carve out and develop the destiny of the motherland and people independently.

Today the state-building ideas and exploits of President Kim Il Sung and Chairman Kim Jong Il, who built on this land an independent, self-reliant and self-defensive socialist state, shine for all ages thanks to the outstanding ideas and leadership of respected Comrade Kim Jong Un. Thus, our country and people continue to demonstrate their pride and glory of a great state and great people.

Under the leadership of respected Comrade Kim Jong Un, the DPRK will as ever demonstrate to the world the dignity and prestige of an independent power and vigorously advance towards the overall development of socialism.

Speech of Dr Dermot Hudson to the Online meeting for the 78th anniversary of the foundation of the DPRK

 The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea -DPRK will celebrate the 78th anniversary of its foundation tomorrow September 9th . The fact that the DPRK is 78 years old is itself a great achievement because the USSR which was regarded by some as the best model of socialism only lasted 69 years and the socialist states of Eastern Europe managed only 40 years of existence .

The DPRK was founded by President KIM IL SUNG and was the creation of the Korean people fully representing their interests and aspirations of the Korean people.

The 78 years of the DPRK’s existence have been 78 years of independence , sovereignty and self-reliance based on the Juche idea.

The very name Democratic People’s Republic of Korea reflects the independent and popular nature of the DPRK and show that the DPRK was not a copy of another country . It was President KIM IL SUNG who insisted on the name Democratic People’s Republic of Korea . Some factionalists tried to say that the name of the country should be “democratic republic “ or “people’s republic “ but not include the words “democratic “ and “peoples’ in the tile but President KIM IL SUNG opposed this .He had first put forward the name Democratic People’s Republic in his famous work “On building the party, state, and armed forces in the liberated homeland“ published on the 20th of August 1945.

After Korea’s liberation from Japanese imperialist rule in August 1945 various forces came forward each advocating a different road for Korea to follow but their theories and ideas did not represent the interests of the people or accord with the realities of the country . Some even called for the restoration of the feudal monarchy . Rightist capitulationists thought a bourgeois republic should be set up but this would exclude the workers and peasants the vast majority of the population and mean continuing with exploitation and oppression . Left opportunists called for immediate socialism and an instant dictatorship of the proletariat , basically the road of the Soviets, but this ignored the fact that Korea was a much smaller country than Russia and at different level of development than Russia in 1917.

Basing himself on the realities of Korea and the interests of the popular masses President KIM IL SUNG put forward the line of the anti-imperialist ,anti-feudal democratic revolution which aimed at eradicating the aftermath of decades of Japanese imperialist colonial rule as well as feudalism and landlordism . Advanced reforms such as the Agrarian reform which smashed feudal landlordism within the space of 20 days were carried out  . Moreover , women became equal with men according to the law on sexual equality , workers gained previously unheard rights with the passing of the Labour law and 90 per cent of industry was nationalised wiping out foreign and comprador capitalist ownership of the means of production .

Thus  the need arose to set up a new people’s democratic  state to consolidate and protect the gains of the revolution. In 1948 elections for the new Supreme People’s Assembly were held in August . On the 9th of September the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was founded according to the decision of the Supreme People’s Assembly and comrade KIM IL SUNG was elected as Premier of the DPRK .

At long last the Korean people had their own state and held state power in their hands.The foundation of the DPRK was a powerful inspiration to the oppressed peoples  of the world ,groaning under imperialist oppression, in their struggle for independence and national liberation. It was also a great inspiration to the international proletariat advancing towards socialism .

  The DPRK was founded one year before the People’s Republic of China was founded . In 1948 in Asia some countries had not gained independence , for example Malaysia , Laos and Cambodia . Others such as the Philippines were ruled by reactionary puppet regimes . India had on paper gained independence but in reality still had a lot of British influence and had reactionary social structures . This puts into context the massive achievement that founding the DPRK represented .

The DPRK is the most independent country in the world , a true state of Juche . As Chairman KIM JONG IL wrote "Our Republic is an independent socialist State that absolutely maintains its Juche character and thoroughly preserves its national identity in its development and activities.

  The Juche character and national identity are the independence and lifeline of a country, a nation and the masses of the people. The struggle of the masses for independence is waged with the country and nation as a unit, so the party, the government and the masses of each country should conduct the revolution and construction independently and creatively as masters."

The achievements of the DPRK have been truly massive . During the 1950s despite being bombed to the point where there was almost nothing left to bomb (this was said by a US air force commander) the DPRK was able to recover from the destruction using basically its own resources (although there was some aid from the socialist countries ) and then industrialise at an amazing rate with industrial output value increasing at 36 per cent per year and a flat was built in 14 minutes in Pyongyang . Between 1957 and 1970 industrial output value increased at 19.1 per cent per year.

The DPRK is the only country in the world to provide free housing. No one should be against this ! The DPRK enforces many other popular people-orientated policies such as free education and free medical care.

Now even the Wall Street Journal , the vile mouthpiece of US monopoly capitalism and high finance was grudging forced to concede the DPRK is now growing rapidly saying that the DPRK is “ World’s Most Surprising Economic Success Story “ and that the  DPRK “built 10,000 new homes in Pyongyang — more than either Los Angeles or Chicago.” Of course 62 years earlier the famous Cambridge economist Professor Joan V Robinson said that the DPRK was the “Korean economic miracle . 

Lastly I was privileged to be in the DPRK for its 64th anniversary in 2012, the 68th anniversary in 2016 and the 70th anniversary in 2018 . I would like to share briefly some recollections .  During my September 2016 visit the DPRK conducted its 5th nuclear test on September 9th . I was attending a concert at the Pyonghwa Art Theatre  . As we climbed the stairs to the theatre my guide Mr Han said quietly but with steely resolution in his voice “Our country has just conducted a successful nuclear warhead test “ ! .

In September 2018 I was able to participate in the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the DPRK  . I recall the military parade held on the 9th of September . Leading the parade were troops dressed in the uniform of the anti-Japanese guerrilla's followed by

columns dressed in the uniform  of KPA soldiers of the Fatherland Liberation War .After that paraders from military academies marched past then . Gradually all branches of the Korean People's Army  marched past followed by tanks , artillery and missiles . Planes fly across the square and with fireworks made the number "70 " , this was extremely creative . Then  fighter bomber aircraft of the KPA roared across the sky trailing beautiful plumes of red , white and blue smoke , the colours of the national flag of the DPRK.

                 

The military parade was closely followed by a massive civilian demonstration . This of course symbolises the unity of the army and people which are unique to Juche Korea. It was a  veritable sea of colour as the marchers went past cheering enthusiastically and waving flowers .We could see watching the parade of the civilians that the people in the DPRK all support respected Marshal

KIM JONG UN and the great Workers' Party of Korea. It was like a great carnival of revolutionary ardour and militancy .There were beautifully designed floats , a real treat to look at. We saw slogans such as "Forward along the road of socialism ", "Lets us live our own way " and " Long live the revolutionary spirit of Mt Paektu ".

  When the parade finished, respected  Marshal KIM JONG UN came to the balcony and waved to the crowd . Everyone cheered , jumped up and down and waved.Respected Marshal KIM JONG UN looked happy and confident.

  The military parade symbolised the strength and durability of the DPRK.

So we congratulate the DPRK on its 78th anniversary and look forward to the 80th anniversary of the DPRK in 2028 !

Glory to the 78th anniversary of the foundation of the DPRK !
Long Live People’s Korea.

A SPEECH on the occasion of the 78th Anniversary of the Foundation of the DPRK-Alan Bolon KFA UK Organisation Secretary and head of KFA UK West of England

It is a distinct honor and a great pleasure to welcome you to the ceremony marking the 78th anniversary of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Let me begin in an unconventional way: the Polish writer Bolesław Prus once said that "anniversaries are the elevations in the landscape of our lives." These are moments that cannot be met with indifference—exceptional occasions that invite reflection and contemplation. Today, we have the opportunity to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the founding of a state that is truly unique, one that had no precedent in the historical models or experiences of other nations. On this 78th anniversary, it is worth recalling the unique aspects of the DPRK’s founding and development; it is also worth examining the present and tracing its foundations back to the glorious history of the DPRK’s inception. After all, every jubilee bridges tradition and modernity, experience and youth. Yet, a defining characteristic of the DPRK’s history—both past and present—is that the social development of the People's Korea, alongside its economic growth, rests on strong and enduring foundations. In this sense, the past and present converge, creating a basis—even amidst the many mounting international threats—to look toward the future with optimism.

This optimistic perspective is grounded in the facts of the DPRK’s current strength and its great historical legacy. In this view, the DPRK has never been merely a government-administered entity or an institution; rather, it has always been a cohesive community—a national collective united in heart and mind—forged by generations of great fighters. This lineage spans from the anti-Japanese struggle for liberation (1926–1945) led by the founder and Great Leader Kim Il Sung, through the heroic struggle in the war unleashed by American imperialism (1950–1953), to the generations of builders who dedicated their skills, enthusiasm, and hearts to constructing a new, socialist Korea based on the Juche idea. It is thanks to these people that today’s Korea enjoys the status of a fully sovereign, independent, and self-reliant state. These generations responsible for the DPRK’s current success did not ask "whether" to strive for excellence, but "how"; they found the answer in the Juche philosophy—a philosophy of epochal significance that, for the first time in the history of human thought, elevated the human being to the high and rightful status they deserve.

The list of those who have left an enduring mark on the history of the DPRK—those who built, developed, and supported it—is long. Many heroes of the Korean War sacrificed their lives for the current independence of the people's Korea. Although many are no longer with us, they left behind an indelible legacy and immortal deeds, the significance and magnitude of which we continue to discover to this day. Much could be said about the glorious history of the DPRK. Over the years, it has transformed, becoming ever more beautiful and ever more socialist. Yet, in essence, it has remained the same: a sovereign state of the people. It is not only a vital and indispensable part of the geopolitical landscape of Asia but also a part of our own lives, as we serve a great and glorious cause through our work with the Korean Friendship Association.

Distinguished guests gathered here today to mark the 78th anniversary of the founding of the DPRK!

This day—marking the 78th anniversary of the DPRK’s founding—reminds us that in any state, viewed as a socio-political entity, the human being is paramount; the popular masses, who create history and serve as its driving force, are what matter most. Those who forget this, or attempt to act in defiance of this immutable truth revealed by the Juche idea, will pay a heavy price. We already see this price being paid in the deepening social divisions and the mounting crisis of the global capitalist camp—a camp that increasingly directs the rage born of its failures—failures resulting from acting against the inexorable laws of history—toward militarism and war.

An anniversary is also an occasion for joy and hope regarding the years of magnificent development ahead for the People's Korea, and for future anniversaries that—I trust—will be celebrated with our participation.

Once again, I sincerely thank you for your presence on this day, which is so special to us. The DPRK has turned 78, yet as the Polish thinker Tadeusz Kotarbiński said: "The past preserved in memory becomes part of the present." That is why we strive to carefully cherish the magnificent traditions of the People's Korea and draw upon the wisdom of the people who shaped it. We cherish the quiet hope that, during future jubilees—including such a momentous occasion as the 100th anniversary—our contribution to the great mission of defending the truth about the People's Korea will also be remembered; a mission we fulfill with honor and dignity for the sake of our dear Korean friends.

Thank you for listening.

A l a n   B o l o n

Organisation Secretary,

of the Korean Friendship Association UK

People's Years and Society

 

                                              

People's Years and Society

  The Democratic People's Republic of Korea!

  78 years has passed since the word of "people" was written on the name of the country. Ten years are enough to change mountains and rivers and such ten years has passed almost 8 times.

  Looking around at the world, a lot of things were changed. But there was no change in the years of the people which lapsed under the national flag and the idea of people-first principle.

From Voice of Korea.

http://vok.rep.kp/.../detail_com/scomde/iee260819012/39/en

Wealth for the People

  Architecture is a criterion and standard showing the level of development of the times concerned.

  Many countries and nations of the world try to demonstrate their civilization and development through structures.

  The DPRK is carrying on gigantic construction projects throughout the country to provide the people with a happier and more civilized life.

  It is not possible because of rich and surplus things in the country but a fruition brought by the noble intention of the Workers' Party of Korea that if it is desired by the people, it should be carried out without fail no matter how difficult and hard it may be.

  In recent years, almost 60,000 flats have been built in Songhwa, Hwasong and Rimhung streets in the capital city of Pyongyang and over 110,000 modern rural houses in the socialist countryside.

  Regional-industry factories, modern hospitals and leisure complexes, precious assets conducive to the improvement of the people's living including the Sinuiju Combined Greenhouse Farm and the Samgwang Livestock Farm, and bases for cultural and emotional life were built in all parts of the country

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  Those structures built across the country are different in scale and form. But all those creations have a common point that they are wealth for the people.

True Beauty of the Hwasong Area

  The Hwasong area is a block of city which has come into being in the capital city of Pyongyang in recent years. The name of its administrative district is Hwasong District of Pyongyang. The Hwasong area is still under construction.

  More than 40,000 modern flats have been built over the past four years and they were provided to ordinary working people.

  Worker Kwon Se Il at the Taedonggang District Building Management Station is living in People's Neighbourhood Unit No. 76, Songam-dong of Hwasong District.

  His wife, a mother of three children, is working at a garment factory.

  They were provided with a flat well equipped with three rooms, a kitchen and a washroom from the state without paying a penny.

  It is said that they don't feel any inconveniences in life as the residential quarters have schools, nurseries, kindergartens, clinic and all kinds of public service amenities and commercial service network.

  The couple are working hard for the grateful socialist system which gave such a wonderful new street to the working people as a whole.

  Paek Ryong Suk living in People's Neighbourhood Unit No. 38 of Hwawon-dong No. 3 also has an unusual pride.

  Her three brother and sisters have become the owners of new streets and flats over a few years.

  Her sister was provided with a new flat in Songhwa Street and her family and brother with new flats in the Hwasong area.

  Several months have passed since they moved into new houses, but they are said to fail to sleep easily every night, feeling too grateful for the state benefits.

  The ordinary working people who have become the owners of modern houses and their bright smile make us think again what is the true beauty of the Hwasong area with modern houses built one after another.

  Our streets are so beautiful as they represent the genuine happiness and bright looks of the people.

  There are many flourishing streets boasting of their outstanding architecture and modern beauty on the globe, but they won't be able to be compared with the beauty of new streets built on this land.

People's Laughter Gets Louder

  People's laughter gets louder everywhere in this country with each passing day.

  Some people are pleased at the modern houses they received gratis and working people are seen fully enjoying a new life and civilization at bases for cultural life such as the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area and the Onpho Working People's Holiday Camp.

  Seen at the modern industrial establishments and on the socialist fields are working people feeling a great worth and pride of labour and the children's laughter and singing are heard from the schools, nurseries, kindergartens, baby homes and orphanages across the country.

  Laughter is something that cannot be forced.

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  Every day is passed for the sake of the people in this country, which holds the people in high esteem and gives them all happiness. Herein lie the true feature of socialist Korea and the superiority peculiar to the DPRK.

  The Korean people ardently love socialism. That is why the DPRK is so strong.