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Friends. I am going to tell you the truth about the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, also known as the DPRK or North Korea. This comes from a video, he will name "North Korea Truth" by Jason Unruhe of Maoist Rebel News. I am upload the link before, however, it has been removed and claim it is pornography, even though it is actually politics. So, this time, I will not upload the link, but the text. If you are prefer to watch the video, rather than read the text, you can do a google search for "North Korea Truth". Thank.
Here begin the North Korea Truth:
NORTH KOREA IS A VIBRANT DEMOCRACY
Elections in North Korea are held every five years. At the national level, North Koreans elect a legislature, the Supreme People's Assembly (SPA). In addition to the Supreme People's Assembly, the people elect representatives to city, county, and provincial "people's assemblies."
In the last election (held in 2009)*, representatives from three different parties (The Workers' Party of Korea, The Korean Social Democratic Party, and The Chondoist Chongu Party) as well as 1.9% for independent deputies - a number which is higher than that of independents elected in national elections in the United States.
Not only were a wide array of parties elected, but there was 98% turnout - clearly an example of effective democracy and widespread democratic participation.
The incumbency rate for the DPRK is also much lower than that of the United States.
Kim Jong-il** is not a dictator. Kim Jong-il runs for re-election each five years in the 333rd district. He must be voted to remain in power like any other member of the DPRK's national government.
Unlike in Egypt, where Mubarak appointed his son as his successor in the manner of a king, Kim Jong-il's son must be elected like any other representative. In fact, in the most recent election he was almost*** voted out of office.
North Korea's universal healthcare system has vastly improved the country's health and almost doubled the average life expectancy.
In the late 1930s, the life expectancy for Koreans was 38 years. By 1990, North Korean life expectancy advanced to 66 for men and 73 for women according to the United Nations. Infant mortality rates greatly improved and the discrepancy between urban and rural mortalities have narrowed.
Healthcare and preventative health measures are prioritized in socialist planning, which has substantially increased the number of hospitals, clinics and the overall healthcare infrastructure since the 1950s.
There is 1 physician for every 370 people.
Health clinics are built next to large factories and mines so that workers can easily access them.
Education and housing are also rights guaranteed to all.
There is universal literacy in North Korea.
Housing in urban areas is set at .3 percent of a workers monthly salary. Heat and electricity bills are set at 3 percent of a workers salary.
North Korea's capital and largest urban center, Pyongyang, was built from the ground up after the Korean war and is now a thoroughly modern capital with contemporary high rise buildings. Over 2 million people live in the city. Pyongyang is full of majestic monuments and expansive parks and green spaces that all workers can utilize.
Twelve percent of the nations population lives in the capital; over 60 percent of North Korea's population is urban.
Unlike racist gentrification in the United States that pushes out the working class, the city planning and development of Pyongyang is for the benefit of workers.
Among North Korea's policies is anti-Zionism. Since the Korean war ended, North Korea has sent its forces abroad to fight only once, against Israel. According to an interview in the August 15th edition of frontpagemag.com, Abraham Rabinovich, author of a book entitled The Yom Kippur War, "The Egyptians had a North Korean fighter squadron flying cover over air bases." In addition North Korea continues to maintain relations with several anti-imperialistic and socialist states like Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran.
North Korea has a state owned bank that is not owned by internationalist bankers like the Rothschilds, it issues its own money DEBT FREE!
The only other countries not owned by the international capitalist bankers are Cuba and Iran****.
The media has blamed socialism for North Korea's current economic difficulties. But the overthrow of the socialist camp coupled with external imperialist pressure and sanctions are the root of its problems. North Korea has suffered several terrible blows to its economy since the early 1990s...
From 1989-91, counterrevolutions swept through the socialist bloc countries and the Soviet Union. Trade with these workers states accounted for 71.4 percent of North Korea's trade and nearly all of its oil. Their disappearance had a devastating impact on North Korea's economy. It forced North Korea to trade with "hard" currency-imperialist currencies "stabilized" by the amount of wealth stolen from labor...
This caused enormous trade imbalances between North Korea and new capitalist trading partners. North Korea had to integrate its economy, however minimally, into the world capitalist economy...
The United States has maintained sanctions against North Korea for 50 years. These sanctions include North Korea not being able to access loans from international banks to develop the country. North Korea has been unable to get trade credits or a favorable trading status with other nations. China is its main trading partner...
Compounding these events, North Korea suffered a series of natural disasters in 1995-97, including devastating floods and droughts. The massive devastation caused by hurricane Katrina in New Orleans pales in comparison to the disasters that have hit Korea. These natural disasters resulted in severe grain shortages and many deaths...
At this time, it is estimated that as much as 16 percent of the North Korean population is experiencing malnutrition, particularly in the province of North Hamgyong, the northernmost province bordering Russia. The average daily ration is about 600 calories or about one-quarter of a persons needed caloric intake...
Rather than increasing aid, international relief agencies like the U.N. World Food Program have actually cut aid to North Korea. The United States has tightened its already punitive actions.
North Korea is not a failed state.
North Korea is a shining beacon of Marxism-Leninism that we should all look to with admiration and support.
Opinions to the contrary point to the undeniable truth that you are a Bourgeois Liberal.
In the face of sustained U.S. war threats and economic sanctions, North Korea has still remained a revolutionary country that values people over capitalist profit and greed. It has kept foreign capitalist investment from massively exploiting its people and taking over the country. This is the real crime of North Korea in the eyes of the imperialists.
While any nation which has faced constant pressure from highly powerful imperialist powers since its very inception is going to have problems, the DPRK has managed to stand strong against the American aggressors. These examples all demonstrate that the DPRK is a steadfast state and a stalwart defender of the legacy of Marxism-Leninism, as well as an example which should be followed in order to bring about future victories for the world proletariat, and their eventual liberation from the oppression of the Western bourgeoisie.
*The video was uploaded on 30th September 2012.
**See previous footnote - at this time, Kim Jong-il was Supreme Leader.
***Corrected a typo in the original video, which said that he was voted out of office. Jason Unruhe corrected himself in the comments section.
****Libya belonged to this list before the imperialist invasion by NATO.
Here begin the North Korea Truth:
NORTH KOREA IS A VIBRANT DEMOCRACY
Elections in North Korea are held every five years. At the national level, North Koreans elect a legislature, the Supreme People's Assembly (SPA). In addition to the Supreme People's Assembly, the people elect representatives to city, county, and provincial "people's assemblies."
In the last election (held in 2009)*, representatives from three different parties (The Workers' Party of Korea, The Korean Social Democratic Party, and The Chondoist Chongu Party) as well as 1.9% for independent deputies - a number which is higher than that of independents elected in national elections in the United States.
Not only were a wide array of parties elected, but there was 98% turnout - clearly an example of effective democracy and widespread democratic participation.
The incumbency rate for the DPRK is also much lower than that of the United States.
Kim Jong-il** is not a dictator. Kim Jong-il runs for re-election each five years in the 333rd district. He must be voted to remain in power like any other member of the DPRK's national government.
Unlike in Egypt, where Mubarak appointed his son as his successor in the manner of a king, Kim Jong-il's son must be elected like any other representative. In fact, in the most recent election he was almost*** voted out of office.
North Korea's universal healthcare system has vastly improved the country's health and almost doubled the average life expectancy.
In the late 1930s, the life expectancy for Koreans was 38 years. By 1990, North Korean life expectancy advanced to 66 for men and 73 for women according to the United Nations. Infant mortality rates greatly improved and the discrepancy between urban and rural mortalities have narrowed.
Healthcare and preventative health measures are prioritized in socialist planning, which has substantially increased the number of hospitals, clinics and the overall healthcare infrastructure since the 1950s.
There is 1 physician for every 370 people.
Health clinics are built next to large factories and mines so that workers can easily access them.
Education and housing are also rights guaranteed to all.
There is universal literacy in North Korea.
Housing in urban areas is set at .3 percent of a workers monthly salary. Heat and electricity bills are set at 3 percent of a workers salary.
North Korea's capital and largest urban center, Pyongyang, was built from the ground up after the Korean war and is now a thoroughly modern capital with contemporary high rise buildings. Over 2 million people live in the city. Pyongyang is full of majestic monuments and expansive parks and green spaces that all workers can utilize.
Twelve percent of the nations population lives in the capital; over 60 percent of North Korea's population is urban.
Unlike racist gentrification in the United States that pushes out the working class, the city planning and development of Pyongyang is for the benefit of workers.
Among North Korea's policies is anti-Zionism. Since the Korean war ended, North Korea has sent its forces abroad to fight only once, against Israel. According to an interview in the August 15th edition of frontpagemag.com, Abraham Rabinovich, author of a book entitled The Yom Kippur War, "The Egyptians had a North Korean fighter squadron flying cover over air bases." In addition North Korea continues to maintain relations with several anti-imperialistic and socialist states like Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran.
North Korea has a state owned bank that is not owned by internationalist bankers like the Rothschilds, it issues its own money DEBT FREE!
The only other countries not owned by the international capitalist bankers are Cuba and Iran****.
The media has blamed socialism for North Korea's current economic difficulties. But the overthrow of the socialist camp coupled with external imperialist pressure and sanctions are the root of its problems. North Korea has suffered several terrible blows to its economy since the early 1990s...
From 1989-91, counterrevolutions swept through the socialist bloc countries and the Soviet Union. Trade with these workers states accounted for 71.4 percent of North Korea's trade and nearly all of its oil. Their disappearance had a devastating impact on North Korea's economy. It forced North Korea to trade with "hard" currency-imperialist currencies "stabilized" by the amount of wealth stolen from labor...
This caused enormous trade imbalances between North Korea and new capitalist trading partners. North Korea had to integrate its economy, however minimally, into the world capitalist economy...
The United States has maintained sanctions against North Korea for 50 years. These sanctions include North Korea not being able to access loans from international banks to develop the country. North Korea has been unable to get trade credits or a favorable trading status with other nations. China is its main trading partner...
Compounding these events, North Korea suffered a series of natural disasters in 1995-97, including devastating floods and droughts. The massive devastation caused by hurricane Katrina in New Orleans pales in comparison to the disasters that have hit Korea. These natural disasters resulted in severe grain shortages and many deaths...
At this time, it is estimated that as much as 16 percent of the North Korean population is experiencing malnutrition, particularly in the province of North Hamgyong, the northernmost province bordering Russia. The average daily ration is about 600 calories or about one-quarter of a persons needed caloric intake...
Rather than increasing aid, international relief agencies like the U.N. World Food Program have actually cut aid to North Korea. The United States has tightened its already punitive actions.
North Korea is not a failed state.
North Korea is a shining beacon of Marxism-Leninism that we should all look to with admiration and support.
Opinions to the contrary point to the undeniable truth that you are a Bourgeois Liberal.
In the face of sustained U.S. war threats and economic sanctions, North Korea has still remained a revolutionary country that values people over capitalist profit and greed. It has kept foreign capitalist investment from massively exploiting its people and taking over the country. This is the real crime of North Korea in the eyes of the imperialists.
While any nation which has faced constant pressure from highly powerful imperialist powers since its very inception is going to have problems, the DPRK has managed to stand strong against the American aggressors. These examples all demonstrate that the DPRK is a steadfast state and a stalwart defender of the legacy of Marxism-Leninism, as well as an example which should be followed in order to bring about future victories for the world proletariat, and their eventual liberation from the oppression of the Western bourgeoisie.
*The video was uploaded on 30th September 2012.
**See previous footnote - at this time, Kim Jong-il was Supreme Leader.
***Corrected a typo in the original video, which said that he was voted out of office. Jason Unruhe corrected himself in the comments section.
****Libya belonged to this list before the imperialist invasion by NATO.
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