As economy struggles, North Korea invokes self-reliance to inspire workers



Analysis As economy struggles, North Korea invokes self-reliance to inspire workers Juche is being reemphasized in Kim Jong Un’s North Korea. That’s not a good sign for the North Korean economy Benjamin R. Young August 12, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean workers \| Picture: NK News Recently under leader Kim Jong Un, North Korean media has reemphasized the official state ideology of Juche, or self-reliance, as a cornerstone of national pride and patriotic vigor. Articles published in July celebrated “the new century of Juche” and commemorated Kim Jong Il’s supposed formulation of the Juche idea “into a complete theory scientifically showing the way for human emancipation.” Recently under leader Kim Jong Un, North Korean media has reemphasized the official state ideology of Juche, or self-reliance, as a cornerstone of national pride and patriotic vigor. Articles published in July celebrated “the new century of Juche” and commemorated Kim Jong Il’s supposed formulation of the Juche idea “into a complete theory scientifically showing the way for human emancipation.” Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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As economy struggles, North Korea invokes self-reliance to inspire workers

Juche is being reemphasized in Kim Jong Un’s North Korea. That’s not a good sign for the North Korean economy

Benjamin R. Young August 12, 2021

As economy struggles, North Korea invokes self-reliance to inspire workers

North Korean workers | Picture: NK News

Recently under leader Kim Jong Un, North Korean media has reemphasized the official state ideology of Juche, or self-reliance, as a cornerstone of national pride and patriotic vigor.

Articles published in July celebrated “the new century of Juche” and commemorated Kim Jong Il’s supposed formulation of the Juche idea “into a complete theory scientifically showing the way for human emancipation.”

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