Juche

Juche () is the group of ideas developed by North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong-il . Juche means "self-reliance." Juche is inspired by Leninism, Stalinism, and Maoism. 

 Ideas 
According to its supporters, Juche was developed from Marxism and Leninism. In many cases, it is different from both. Basically, Juche says that: 

 The needs of North Korea and its people are more important than the ideas of Leninism, Stalinism, Maoism or Marxism. 
 North Korea special.
 The welfare of many people (who make up the nation of North Korea) is more important than the welfare of an individual. 
 People must design what the world should look like. 
 A strong leader is required to make needed reforms. 
 Intellectuals are important. 

 Revolution 
Juche says that every nation needs to drive forward its own revolution. Three things are necessary for this:
Political independence
Economic self-reliance
Military independence
According to Juche, the state should make sure these three things exist.

Certain people have described these ideas as a philosophy; others see it as a religion.

 Related pages 

 North Korea
 East Germany
 Marxism
 Leninism
 Stalinism
 Maoism

Category:Politics of North Korea

Category:Communism

Category:Nationalism