Communism in North Korea

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Communism in North Korea has been the prevalent political system in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, or North Korea, since 1948.

It was established by Kim Il Sung who was party leader and head of state in North Korea from 1948 until his death in 1994.

The form of North Korean communism is essentially a Stalinist dictatorship, with political repression, a large cult of personality, and a very large military-industrial complex supporting a large army with many troops along the demilitarized zone that separates North Korea from South Korea.^[1]

Contents 1 Economy 2 External relations with other communist parties 3 Organization 4 References

[edit] Economy

Communism in North Korea was implemented through the comprehensive nationalization of industry and agriculture.

[edit] External relations with other communist parties

North Korea has always tried to keep a good relationship with both the Soviet Union and China and accepted aid from both as long as they remained communist.

[edit] Organization

Communism in North Korea is organized under the helm of The Korean Workers’ Party, which has been the ruling communist party since 1948. The party tightly controls the country through youth organization.

[edit] References