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What is the meaning of Juche?
In contemporary political discourse on North Korea, Juche has a connotation of “self-reliance”, “autonomy” and “independence”. It is often defined in opposition to the Korean concept of Sadae, or reliance on the great powers. South Koreans use the word without reference to the North Korean ideology.
How did Kim Jong Un come to power?
From late 2010, Kim was viewed as successor to the leadership of North Korea. Following his father’s death in December 2011, state television announced Kim as the “Great Successor”.
Is smoking allowed in North Korea?
There are tobacco control programs in North Korea, and although smoking was not prohibited in all public spaces, the smoking rates have declined since their peak in the 2000s.
How is propaganda used in the United States?
Propaganda in the United States is spread by both government and media entities. Propaganda is carefully curated information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread, usually to preserve the self-interest of a nation. It is used in advertising, radio, newspaper, posters, books, television and other media.
What is the propaganda and Agitation Department?
The Propaganda and Agitation Department (PAD) is under the supervision of the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK). It is the highest propaganda organization in the country.
Can propaganda officials work effectively?
Propaganda Officials Must Establish a Political Standard and Work Effectively: Speech at a Meeting of the Senior Officials of the Propaganda Department of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea December 15, 1987 (PDF). Pyongyang: Foreign Languages Publishing House.
Who is the head of North Korea’s Propaganda Department?
The department is currently under the effective guidance of its deputy department director Kim Yo-jong, sister of Kim Jong-un, while its nominal head is Ri Il-hwan. The department has various bureaus and offices under its control. The department sets guidelines for all propaganda materials produced and all North Korean media is overseen by it.