Ukrainian National Seminar on Juche Idea Held


Pyongyang, February 27 (KCNA) -- The Ukrainian national seminar on the Juche idea under the subject "Juche idea, idea of 21st century" was held in Kiev on Feb. 19 on the occasion of the 58th birthday of General Secretary Kim Jong Il. It was stressed at the seminar that they are faced with a historic task to rebuild socialism and build a free and prosperous, new Ukraine on the basis of the Juche idea, the great guiding idea of the 21st century, and that an idea indicating the road to be followed by the socialist movement is the great Juche idea, a scientific doctrine for realizing independence of the popular masses.

The seminar analysed a historic lesson of the socialist movement in Ukraine and expressed the determination to triumphantly advance the movement without deviation by maintaining the independent stand and the creative stand. A declaration "invincible is socialist movement advancing under the banner of the Juche idea" was adopted at the seminar. 

The collapse of socialism in the former Soviet Union and other east European countries is a heart-rending loss of the socialist movement but it does not mean the "end of socialism", the declaration said, stressing: Socialism still remains alive in the hearts of the people and is pulsating dynamically. The great Juche idea is a banner of victory of the socialist movement in our era and the Juche-based theory on socialism gives flawless scientific answers to all the theoretical and practical problems arising in the socialist movement at present. 

We are firmly convinced that the Juche idea and the Juche-based theory on socialism are, indeed, the most correct idea and theory which confidently guarantee the victory of the movement for rebuilding socialism in Ukraine at present. We will deeply study the Juche idea and widely disseminate it and thus make the people have it as their faith and build socialism as demanded by it. We staunchly oppose the moves of the imperialists and reactionaries to isolate and stifle socialism of Korea and extend full support and solidarity to the Korean people in their struggle to build a powerful nation of Juche and reunify the country.

A letter to the respected Kim Jong Il was adopted at the seminar. The letter said that a new century which will pass under the banner of the immortal Juche idea will shine with the immortal feats of Kim Jong Il who is carrying forward to completion the revolutionary cause started by President Kim Il Sung, the great leader in the present era. You have invariably maintained the staunch spirit of independence against imperialism and the revolutionary principle and set the brilliant example of internationalism in the struggle for global independence, thus enjoying deep trust and respect from the Ukrainian people and the progressive people of all countries, the letter said. It stressed his great feats would be cherished deep in the mind of humankind.


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