Strong and Prosperous Nation

Democratic People's Republic of Korea

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Strong and Prosperous Nation (Korean: 강성대국 hanja: 强盛大國 RR:gangseongdaeguk MR:kangsŏngtaeguk) is a policy initiated by North Korean leader Kim Jong-il. The term first appeared in North Korean media in August 1998 in reference to Kim Jong-il having provided “on the spot guidance” in Chagang Province in February 1998.^[1] In an effort to build a “strong and prosperous” nation, North Korea focuses on four areas: ideology, politics, the military, and the economy.^[2]

References

↑ 통일부 [Ministry of Unification], 2004 북한개요 [2004 North Korea Summary],pp. 34-35
↑ 북한의 강성대국 건설전략 [North Korea’s Strategy to Build a Strong and Prosperous Country], Seoul, South Korea: Hanŭl Academy, 2004, pp. 100-107

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