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.
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