#democratic republic of korea

[whatisonthemoon]

“The North Korean defectors interviewed for this article didn’t want to be identified because they feared for the safety of their families still living under the dictatorship or being ostracized for criticizing one of their own, but they do want their voices heard. Their overriding concern, the detrimental impact exaggeration and fabrication could have on the North Korean refugee cause and their own future opportunities. They worry that Park’s inconsistencies and flawed accounts will make the world start to doubt their stories.“

[workersolidarity]

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THE DPRK CONTINUES TO DEVELOP LONG-RANGE MISSILES TO DELIVER ITS NUCLEAR WEAPONS

📹 Footage published by the DPRK showing the North Korean leader, Kim Jung Un, as he oversees the testing of long-range missile systems their military has been developing.

Despite wide-ranging and devastating Western economic sanctions, the DPRK has continued to develop nuclear weapons, along with the missile systems required to strike at the countries antagonizing the east Asian nation.

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@WorkerSolidarityNews

[rotten-gal13]

I lied, put your clothes back on. I'm giving you a 4 hour long presentation on the North Korean government.

[religion-is-a-mental-illness]

[miochimochi]

Being a condescending prick doesn’t make you more of an anarchist but it certainly paints you as a neoliberal stooge. Long live the democratic people’s republic of Korea, the ONLY true Korea, and death to her oppressors whom you so valiantly defend because you cannot fathom a world without the status quo.

The Kim Dynasty has been beyond a net negative to the innocents that are suffering underneath the regime. I stand against the status quo and the status quo is statism, a plague on mankind.

[kontextmaschine]

Does North Korea believe in the "fan death" thing?

[towerofglass]

Emblem of the President of the State Affairs of North Korea

[krockdove]

talk about what's happening in South Korea and the alliance with the United States:

It turns out our shamful Army provoked North Korea and planned to do more. When Kim Jong-un warned us not to send drones to Pyongyang, we thought it was a lie, but turns out everything was the truth. so the war didn't break out because North Korea just let South Korea. And yet, the military stars insists that their resignations are injust. even though that bastards were literally trying to start a war and slaughter innocent people in the North and South. I knew the South Korean military was corrupt to begin with (ofc they have their origins in the Imperial Japanese Army) but this? and also turns out the Minister of Defense has been an avid reader of Hitler's autobiography, and Yoon officially insults China. Wtf.....He said China was sending spies, said they were working with the opposition and called them all commies, which is totally in line with the far right youtuber bullshit.

China has taken great offense to these statements (rightly so!) NK has declared that they are done with us, they already have allied themselves with Russia (yeah....maybe it's time to really recognize each other as two separated countries) so yoon ruin all of our diplomacy. wow. and US seems to be trying to work with the National Assembly and the opposition by deliberately sidelining the false government. Is this a only good sign? oh, no way.

I'm honestly not worried about China and North Korea, the problem is the traitors and the US. yes. Some people believe that the United States defends democracy in South Korea, but it's totally wrong, they don't hate Yoon because he's a far-right dictator, they hate him because he doesn't listen to them. which is pretty obvious because they get along with dictators like Netanyahu.

I know most people consider South Korea a good ally of the United States abroad, but yeah....no. As a Korean, I can say this clearly. there's always things terrible and unsettling about our alliances, and the US is as scary as a crazy far-right dictator. The reason South Korea is an ally of the US and pro-American is because the US has killed or suppressed all the rebellious Koreans. and now could cause the US to come out hard to hold onto the shaky East Asian front, especially with Trump, no one knows what he'll do. if we get it all wrong, the era of US military rule could return, and then we will lose our sovereignty again and have to be bossed around by the US.....yea very bad senario, but there is possibility...

And they'll say they're PROTECTING us. They already spreaded in the propaganda that the United States protected the South from the evil North. The reality is much more brutal and messy. Many South Koreans who are devoted to the United States were brainwashed as children under a dictatorial government. US "invaded" our ancestral choseon in the first place, they were longtime capitalist allies with the Japanese empire that colonized Korea (they only briefly torn apart by ww2). When we demanded independence, US presidents treated us nothing and ignored us. And they didn't want to lose the peninsula to the Soviet, so they prevented us from having a unified government. They claimed they were protecting us from the communists, but we had never asked for help. We weren't even on bad terms with the USSR, because many independence fighters were socialists and communists!

From then on, communists in the south, those accused of being communists, children, women, and the elderly were purged and executed. The democracy US claimed to be practicing was the slaughter of all those who opposed them. We've been enemies for a long time, it's just that history has forced us to be allies.

So, why did South Korea get flooded with far-right ideologues like Yoon in the first place? It's because the US provided anti-communist education, which directly contributed to turning South Koreans to the far right. Yes, the US thinks Yoon is a nutcase, but they'll deny that the nutcase was fueled by their propaganda. It's because the US military didn't kill Japanese collaborators and gave them amnesty. It's their fault for propping up a dictatorial government and letting them slaughter civilians. It's US fault. It wouldn't have happened if it weren't US did. then they say they're helping Korea because they're righteous. oh really? you don't know WHY Korea is like this?

So I'm going to shout it out in advance:

United States, every time you pretend to be clean, it's so disgusting. The relationship between North and South Korea is over, the capitalists you planted in this land have sucked all the life out of it. The anti-communists you planted collaborate with the remnants of the Japanese regime to build a corrupt power, exploiting and humiliating the weak. You have supported and applauded governments that have imposed dictatorships and massacred civilians as good. We can't take time off work to make money, we can't take time off work to demonstrate under these conditions, we are miserable. If it weren't you, we might have had a unified government that didn't care if you were capitalist or communist. But you guys ended up being the heroes, and this time we're not going to let you do what you want.

Fuck you biden or trump, you're an ally doesn't mean you have the right to interfere in other's country, We don't want an accomplice from the genocide war criminal state Israel to manipulate us under the pretext of "helping" us. Free Palestine, Liberate the people of Gaza. While we drive out our dictators, may our comrades around the world who suffer under tyranny survive. May they continue to be remembered. And this time, don't invade our land under false pretenses. The Sixth Republic has just ended, and we will establish our own Seventh Republic. Stay out of our way.

[ghostofafool]

Credit to @layton-heritage-posts for the blank image!

Am I doing this right?

[whatisonthemoon]

The Complex, Dynamic, and Opportunistic Relationship of Moon and the DPRK’s Kim Family

The history of the Unification Church (UC) in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and its relationship with the country's leaders is a complicated and multi-layered one. This history is marked by both cooperation and tension, with the UC's presence in the country raising concerns about their true intentions and their involvement in the country. Allegedly, Rev. Moon's time in Heungnam Prison in the DPRK was a critical period in his life and the history of the UC. During this time, he rethought his perspective on communism and shifted his views towards a more anti-communist stance. He claimed he witnessed the oppressive nature of the communist regime and the dangers posed by Marxism. Upon his release from prison, Rev. Moon dedicated himself to spreading his message of peace and religious unity, and the UC grew into a worldwide movement.

Kim Il Sung, the founder of the DPRK, and the UC's founder, Rev. Sun Myung Moon, were both opportunists who shifted their ideologies throughout their careers. The August Incident of 1956, where Kim Il Sung purged those he saw as a threat to his power, including those with ties to the UC, was a turning point in the UC's relationship with the DPRK. It is believed that the purging of individuals with ties to the UC during this incident led to a shift in the relationship between the UC and the North Korean government. The purging of these individuals, who may have been seen as a threat to the power of the government, could have led to increased mistrust and suspicion of the UC, potentially affecting their relationship moving forward. It is important to note that the UC's relationship with the North Korean government was always complex and multifaceted, and this event was just one of many factors that may have contributed to its evolution over time.

By the late 1990s, the UC established an automobile factory, a hotel and a chapel in the DPRK, and their relationship with the government only continued to grow stronger. The UC's presence in the country, however, cannot be seen as benign or simply a religious organization seeking to spread their beliefs. Rather, the presence of a UC chapel in the UC's hotel and their relationship with the DPRK government reveals their deeper connection to the imperialistic powers of Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States. The UC's involvement in the DPRK can be seen as a means to spread their influence and further the interests of these imperialistic powers.

The UC's actions in other countries, such as Nepal, also raise red flags. Through the South Asia Peace Initiative and Hak Ja Han's speeches, the UC has been reported to have contributed to a shift towards religious conservatism and right-wing ideology in the country. The UC's character education initiatives have also been used to steer young people away from political and class struggle. These actions, along with their attempts to bridge the relationship between the DPRK and Nepal, suggest a larger agenda at play.

In terms of business dealings, the UC has had a significant impact in both Nepal and the DPRK. In Nepal, the UC's presence has been marked by the establishment of various businesses and organizations, including the South Asia Peace Initiative. In the DPRK, the UC recently sold an automobile factory to the government, further solidifying their relationship with the country.

It is imperative that those engaged in the anti-imperialist struggle understand the UC's actions in the context of their business dealings. The UC's involvement in both Nepal and the DPRK, and their actions in other countries, including their efforts to sway people towards conservatism and away from political activism, must be seen as part of a larger pattern of supporting the interests of imperialistic powers. The UC's presence in these countries is not simply a religious organization seeking to spread their beliefs, but rather an outpost for the interests of the imperialistic powers that they are aligned with, namely the US, the Republic of Korea (South Korea), and even Japan.

In order to effectively advance the anti-imperialist struggle, it is necessary to challenge and expose the UC's complicity in supporting imperialistic interests. Whether through their presence in the DPRK and Nepal or their efforts to sway people towards conservatism and away from political activism, the UC's actions pose a serious threat to the anti-imperialist struggle. It is important to have a clear understanding of the UC's true intentions and their role in supporting the interests of imperialistic powers in order to counter and resist their influence.

[minnesotafollower]

U.S. Again Ranks Cuba in Worst Category for Human Trafficking

On June 24, the U.S. State Department released its 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report on human trafficking, whose “severe forms” are defined in the U.S. Trafficking Victims Proetection Act (TVPA) as: “sex trafficking in which a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such an act has not attained 18 years of age” or “the recruitment,…

[thebongomediaempire]

A whole sweet potato? To share with the wwhole family? Wow, they're gonna be popular.

Well, poular THERE. 🤐

[ranjith11]

10 Weird Things That Only Exist In North Korea

An enthralling journey into the reclusive nation of North Korea, unveiling a myriad of bizarre and unique phenomena that can't be found anywhere else on the globe. From eccentric architectural marvels and peculiar customs to mind-boggling rules and traditions deeply rooted in the nation's culture and regime, this video dives deep into the enigmatic world of North Korean oddities. Narrated with insightful commentary, striking visuals, and firsthand accounts, this exploration provides a rare window into the unusual and often misunderstood facets of North Korean life. Strap in for a captivating exploration that's as educational as it is astonishing!

[lighthouse1138]

I'm still trying to figure out how communism and hereditary inheritance of governing power can coexist. Like I'm certain a lot of stories about the DPRK are bullshit as I don't trust their enemies, but still. How the fuck does the logic work? Juche is so fucking weird.

[hicginewsagency]

Korean People’s Life Seen through the Housing Law

Updated at 1543 on Tuesday 11th April 2023 by Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin SEOL- Democratic People’s Republic of Korea H.E. Kim Jong Un cutting the tape at the inauguration ceremony of the Pothong Riverside Terraced Houses District in April Juche 111 (2022) The happy life of the people of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is guaranteed in part by the Law of the DPRK on Housing. The law,…