On the 5th of April the British Group for the Study of the Juche Idea and Korean Friendship Association UK held a meeting, at
1400 hours in central London, to mark the 113th anniversary of the birth of President KIM IL SUNG and to explain the significance of the Juche Idea .The meeting was attended by members of the British Group for the Study of the Juche idea and KFA UK as well as by members of the academic community , the New Communist Party and others .
Dr Dermot Hudson introduced the meeting saying that “In today ‘s troubled world , one country stands out as a beacon , a true fortress of socialism and independence; the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea or People’s Korea “ He said that the DPRK’s achievements are associated with President KIM IL SUNG and the Juche Idea
Messages of greetings were received from KFA UK Organisation Secretary Alan Bolon , from a director of the European Regional Society for the Study of the Juche Idea , from the People’s Korea Initiative of Poland ,from the secretary general of the British Group for the Study of the Juche Idea and KFA Scotland .
The secretary general of the British Group for the Study of the Juche Idea in his message said “The April 5th seminar of the Juche Idea Study Group can be considered a vital step forward in our activities with the inclusion of speakers from the academic sphere as well as political activists. A serious and consistent study of the Juche Idea is needed even when global society and the social-political situation here in Britain face so many existential issues. Any meeting to discuss the Juche Idea or promote DPRK solidarity work is a significant victory over the forces of reaction.”
The head of KFA Scotland in their message wrote “I wish you great success in your presentations and discussions, which
shall continue the spread of the Juche philosophy of self-reliance
and independence in Britain, lifting the human and class consciousness of those of us living here.
In Britain, our dependence on foreign sources of energy and goods leaves us incredibly vulnerable to insecurity due to fluctuations in price and availability. The ruling bourgeoisie have destroyed our industry, making us entirely dependent on others, like children.
Juche teaches us that man is the master of his destiny and has the power to adapt his environment to serve his needs. In Britain, we workers have no control over our destiny. We are blowing in the winds of imperialism, destitution, to war, and depopulation.”
Dr Dermot Hudson KFA UK Chairman and Chairman of the British Group for the Study of the Juche Idea in his keynote presentation said “As we mark the 113th anniversary of the birth of the great leader President KIM IL SUNG, we think deeply about his achievements in leading the Korean revolution to victory and carrying out socialist construction . Undoubtedly , one of his greatest achievements was the creation of the Juche Idea .
Today the Tower of the Juche Idea stands tall and proud on the banks of the River Taedong . Juche is the guiding ideology of People’s Korea and is known all over the world “ and he concluded that “Today’s People’s Korea is the proud outcome of the leadership of President KIM IL SUNG and the application of the Juche idea .
We will never forget the achievements of President KIM IL SUNG in authoring the Juche Idea.”
Andy Brooks, general secretary of the New Communist Party and editor of the New Worker (and a KFA UK member ) in his presentation recalled the great achievements of President KIM IL SUNG and his wisdom . He also said it was wrong to equate Juche with nationalism . He pointed that it is a falsehood to say Juche is fascism , if this was true then the ruling class would adopt Juche instead of denouncing and demonizing it .
A senior university lecturer from a British university gave a presentation on the theme of “ Independence, Creativity, Mastery: Juche as Ideology and Theory in Education”. The speaker said that there are many misconceptions and misunderstandings about Juche . Generally in Western countries ideology is seen as negative .He pointed out that Juche represents “a form of “psychological decolonization”, according to an overseas Korean academic Hannah Kim. The DPRK had successfully decolonised and carried out a socialist revolution .However many studies of decolonalisation in the West have excluded the experience of the DPRK .The speaker pointed out that because of its profoundly liberating role , the Juche idea was studied in the countries of the global south , particularly by intellectuals and educationalists . An example of a country where the Juche idea was applied in education was the Democratic Republic of Madagascar( a much underrated and ignored African socialist country ) under President Didier Ratsiraka.
There followed lively discussion on the 3 presentations . Questions included the issue of DPRK-US relations , visiting the DPRK and other subjects . The need to attract university students to KFA and Juche was stressed.
Dr Hudson also made short presentations on the 13th anniversary of the supreme leadership of respected Marshal KIM JONG UN and the 93rd anniversary of the foundation of the Korean People’s Revolutionary Army .
A message to respected Marshal KIM JONG UN was adopted .
Literature from the DPRK as well as publications of KFA UK and the British Group For the Study of the Juche Idea was displayed.
Light refreshments were served.
The meeting concluded at 1700 hours.
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