Dear participants of the Online Meeting marking the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation: First, please accept my apologies for my absence, which is due to urgent family matters. Dear participants, please hear my message:
Today’s meeting offers an opportunity to reflect not only on the nature and significance of the events that took place 81 years ago but also—and I believe this is crucial—on the impact those events have on the present day, both for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and for us personally.
You gather today to commemorate the liberation of the Korean people and to
pay tribute to all those who fought for a free and independent Korea. This day is
a time to reflect on the price paid for independence and to express gratitude to
the heroic generations of Korea who did not yield during the darkest hours of
the Japanese occupation.
On this day commemorating the great Korean victory over the Japanese occupation, it is worth first highlighting the importance of honoring the historical legacy of the Korean people—a legacy that recalls the long years Korea spent under Japanese rule. This heritage stands as a glorious pillar of the strength possessed today by socialist, Juche Korea.
Eighty-one years since liberation from Japanese occupation represents nearly a full century—a significant span of time for any country or nation. Yet, the true measure of time for a nation lies not merely in its passing, but in the deeds and achievements realized during that period—achievements that shape the present day—and in the case of the DPRK, these are immense. Eight decades of building the finest form of socialism—a socialism centered on human well-being and development—represent eight decades of forging a new type of socialist man: a free, conscious, and creative being, standing as the supreme entity to which the world is subordinate.
This process—briefly interrupted by Yankee aggression in 1950 and the victory over American imperialism—spanning these eight decades, demonstrates that the Korean path to socialism, initiated by the long struggle for liberation led by the esteemed Comrade Kim Il Sung—a path he forged first in his heart and in the fires of guerrilla warfare—is the only and most righteous path for all who harbor a yearning for freedom and independence in their souls.
When we look today at other countries around the world—where people suffer under the exploitation and oppression of capital, and where wealthy elite classes carve ever-deeper divisions while trampling upon the rights and freedoms of others (whose poverty is a direct consequence of those elites)—we feel all the more admiration and respect for the social, economic, and political model of People's Korea, founded upon the epoch-making Juche philosophy. It is precisely the idea of Juche—and the strength derived from it, rooted in authenticity and the power unleashed within the collective unity—that has been and remains the source of all the successes achieved by People's Korea.
The liberation of Korea from Japanese occupation—achieved at the cost of blood and the sacrifices of many Korean Heroes—brought a long-cherished freedom; immediately following this liberation, Korea embarked on the monumental task of building a state based on equality among all social classes, under the leadership of the proletariat. Just as the people of Korea had united in the struggle against the Japanese occupiers, so too did they remain steadfast after their victory, united as a disciplined collective characterized by high moral standards and active engagement. This high level of engagement stems not only from embracing the guiding force of the epoch-defining Juche philosophy but also from adopting the lessons and experiences of the Heroes who fought for Korea’s liberation in the anti-Japanese struggle—a struggle that culminated in the victory of 1945. This victory conveys the message that freedom is both a gift and, above all, a task—a task for us all. Please remember: A freedom is not granted once and for all; we must nurture and uphold it every day.
May the memory of this glorious day for the people of Korea—when the power of tradition and the legacy of the heroic deeds performed by the valiant Korean People's Army in the struggle against the Japanese occupiers find expression, united in patriotism—serve as a model and an inspiration for us in the fight for a new, just world free from exploitation and imperialist domination!
Glory and honor to the heroes who fell in the struggle to liberate Korea from the yoke of Japanese occupation!
Long live the Democratic People's Republic of Korea!
With greetings to all of you and thankfully to the meeting: A l a n B o l o n Organization Secretary of the KFA UK
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