The Guiding Principles of the Juche Idea – On the Juche Idea (treatise, 1982)

The guiding principles of the Juche idea are the guide to establishing Juche in Party and state activities, and in all spheres of revolution and construction. They are explicit fundamental principles which must be observed in successfully carrying out the revolution and construction by adhering to the independent and creative stands and enhancing the role of ideological consciousness.

In order to apply the Juche idea to the revolution and construction it is essential to observe thoroughly the guiding principles of the Juche idea.

Contents of this chapter

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

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Complete contents of the treatise

1. The Origin of the Juche Idea
2. The philosophical principle of the Juche idea
3. 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
4. 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
5. The Historic Significance of the Juche Idea