Juche H-bomb: North Korea’s efforts to tie self-reliance to its nuclear weapons



Analysis Juche H-bomb: North Korea’s efforts to tie self-reliance to its nuclear weapons As popular belief wavers, the regime seeks to sustain domestic acquiescence in the Juche ideology Edward Howell November 30, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK Pro, edited (Oct. 5, 2016) \| The monument to the Workers' Party of Korea at the Juche Tower in Pyongyang To believe or not to believe: This question seems all-too-prevalent among North Koreans with respect to the country’s “Juche” ideology. Popular belief appears to be waning, and continuing to emphasize this doctrine of economic autarky will be an unsustainable way to keep the masses content if rhetoric does not bear fruit in material realities. There are continuous signs that the regime is seeking to revitalize ideological spirit among its population. In recent weeks, the apparent addition of a new Department for Culture and Arts, coupled with the hosting of the 5th Conference of Frontrunners of the Read More © 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. LATEST ANALYSIS 01How Assad’s downfall could expose secrets of North Korea-Syria military ties 02All the companies that participated in the Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair 2024 03No Chinese firms joined North Korea’s latest trade fair dominated by Russia 04What defectors’ exam scores reveal about the quality of North Korean health care 05North Korean Il-76 cargo planes make rare flights to northeast coast 06From aid to academia: The status of foreign organizations in North Korea 07North Korea expanding rail access to airport near Wonsan mega resort: Imagery 08Assad’s fall deprives North Korea of a fellow pariah, but its focus is elsewhere

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Juche H-bomb: North Korea’s efforts to tie self-reliance to its nuclear weapons

As popular belief wavers, the regime seeks to sustain domestic acquiescence in the Juche ideology

Edward Howell November 30, 2021

Juche H-bomb: North Korea’s efforts to tie self-reliance to its nuclear weapons

NK Pro, edited (Oct. 5, 2016) | The monument to the Workers' Party of Korea at the Juche Tower in Pyongyang

To believe or not to believe: This question seems all-too-prevalent among North Koreans with respect to the country’s “Juche” ideology. Popular belief appears to be waning, and continuing to emphasize this doctrine of economic autarky will be an unsustainable way to keep the masses content if rhetoric does not bear fruit in material realities.

There are continuous signs that the regime is seeking to revitalize ideological spirit among its population. In recent weeks, the apparent addition of a new Department for Culture and Arts, coupled with the hosting of the 5th Conference of Frontrunners of the

01How Assad’s downfall could expose secrets of North Korea-Syria military ties
02All the companies that participated in the Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair 2024
03No Chinese firms joined North Korea’s latest trade fair dominated by Russia
04What defectors’ exam scores reveal about the quality of North Korean health care
05North Korean Il-76 cargo planes make rare flights to northeast coast
06From aid to academia: The status of foreign organizations in North Korea
07North Korea expanding rail access to airport near Wonsan mega resort: Imagery
08Assad’s fall deprives North Korea of a fellow pariah, but its focus is elsewhere

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