On the Juche Idea (treatise, 1982)

• Year of publication: 1982
• Author: Kim Jong Il
• Type of work: treatise
• The most important work on Juche
• Recommended for beginners in the study of the Juche idea
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Content

1. Introductory Remarks
2. The Origin of the Juche Idea
3. The philosophical principle of the Juche idea
4. The Socio-Historical Principles of the Juche Idea
   1. The Masses of the People Are the Subject of Social History
   2. Human History Is the History of the People’s Struggle for Independence
   3. The Socio-Historical Movement Is a Creative Movement of the Popular Masses
   4. The People’s Consciousness of Independence Plays the Decisive Role in Revolutionary Struggle
5. The Guiding Principles of the Juche Idea
   1. The Independent Stand Must Be Maintained
      1. Juche in Ideology
      2. Independence in Politics
      3. Self-Sufficiency in the Economy
      4. Self-Reliance in Defence
   2. The Creative Method Should Be Applied
      1. The Method of Depending on the Popular Masses
      2. Methods Suitable to the Actual Situation
   3. The Main Stress Should Be Placed on Ideology
      1. Giving Priority to Ideological Remoulding
      2. Giving Precedence to Political Work
6. The Historic Significance of the Juche Idea
7. Concluding Remarks