Replay of the livestream of the meeting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uCqJUFk2DY&t=12s

Message from the DPRK Embassy to the Meeting Today Comrades,
Today, we celebrate in humble reverence and yearning, the 114th anniversary of the birthday of the great leader Comrade Kim Il Sung, the peerless patriot and the hero of the nation.
Comrade Kim Il Sung, who once embarked on the road of revolutionary struggle against Japanese Imperialism at his early age of 14, created the immortal Juche Idea and battled his way against icy wind of Mt. Paektu to achieve the historic feat of national liberation by defeating brutal Japanese imperialism.
Our party, founded by the great leader, is the most authoritative and powerful Juche-oriented revolutionary party, and our army is an invincible Mt. Paektu revolutionary force, and our country is the socialist power centred on the popular masses who is the master of everything.
The great Comrade Kim Jong Il devoted himself until the last period of his life, to complete the revolutionary cause of the great leader Comrade Kim Il Sung.
Today, the great ideal of building a powerful nation initiated by the great leaders has been blossomed into reality under the wise leadership of the respected supreme leader Comrade Kim Jong Un.
Having the respected Marshal at the forefront of our revolution, our army and people will resolutely frustrate the reckless nuclear threat and aggressive manoeuvres of imperialists and its allies, and will achieve the decisive victory in building the economic power.
Although the United States is now resorting to acts of state-sponsored terrorism and aggression in various parts of the world, its arrogant high-handedness and rashness have failed to undermine the will of progressive mankind to oppose domination and subjugation and achieve independence and equality, but rather triggered off anti-American sentiments and hatred of the forces aspiring after independence, and they are pushing them towards unity and resistance.
The forces aspiring after independence will surely overcome the present trials and get stronger than the hegemony-seeking forces, and the building of an equitable and just multipolar world will be further promoted.
The government of the DPRK will, in the future, too, readily undertake the historic mission of leading the trend of global independence under the uplifted banner of independence.-0-

DPRK Premier inspects construction sites of Samjiyon mountain tourist area and Tanchon Power Station
Pak Thae Song, Member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and Premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, made a field survey of the Samjiyon mountain tourist area under construction and the first-stage construction site of the Tanchon Power Station nearing inauguration.
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Message from comrade Alejandro Cao De Benos to the Meeting "KIM IL SUNG and characteristics of Korean style socialism and its success "
When we survey the collapse of other so-called socialist states, we see a clear lesson: abandonment of principle leads to ruin. Their failure was not socialism’s failure, but a failure of resolve. They strayed from the real socialism, surrendering to foreign capitalist influence and weakening the unity between the people and their leader.

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea stands as the unshakable pinnacle of success precisely because it has done the opposite. DPRK's leadership is not a transient political office, but the embodiment of the nation’s very soul—a lineage of peerless greatness passed generation after generation. This provides the absolute unity that makes its society an impregnable fortress. The revolutionary military deterrence guarantees the sovereignty, ensuring no external force can dictate its path. By blocking corrupting capitalist influence and holding fast to the self-reliant Juche principles, the glorious DPRK has secured its legacy. The country is thriving as the genuine, victorious model of socialism to be followed by the world's people fighting for justice, independence and equality.

Alejandro Cao de Benos
President of the KFA

Report of the Meeting “ KIM IL SUNG and the characteristics of Korean style socialism and its success 11.04.2026

The Korean Friendship Association of the UK (KFA UK )and the British Group for the Study of the Juche Idea held a successful meeting in Brixton on the theme of President KIM IL SUNG and the characteristics of Korean style socialism and its success . In attendance were members of KFA UK and the British Group For the Study of the Juche Idea as well people from the progressive and anti-imperialist community in London including the general secretary of the New Communist Party .

The livestream of the meeting was watched by over 800 people .

Dr Dermot Hudson , chairman of KFA UK and chairman of the British Group For the Study of the Juche Idea introduced the meeting saying that April will see the 114th anniversary of the birth of President KIM IL SUNG , also the 14th anniversary of the supreme leadership of respected Marshal KIM JONG UN and the 94th anniversary of the foundation of the Korean People’s Revolutionary Army and explained that the main theme of the meeting was “President KIM IL SUNG and the Characteristics of Korean style socialism and its success “

A message from the DPRK Embassy was read out. The message stressed that “Our party, founded by the great leader, is the most authoritative and powerful Juche-oriented revolutionary party, and our army is an invincible Mt. Paektu revolutionary force, and our country is the socialist power centred on the popular masses who is the master of everything.” It also explained that “ Although the United States is now resorting to acts of state-sponsored terrorism and aggression in various parts of the world, its arrogant high-handedness and rashness have failed to undermine the will of progressive mankind to oppose domination and subjugation and achieve independence and equality, but rather triggered off anti-American sentiments and hatred of the forces aspiring after independence, and they are pushing them towards unity and resistance”

The message from comrade Alejandro Cao Be Benos president of the Korean Friendship Association said in part

“The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea stands as the unshakable pinnacle of success precisely because it has done the opposite. DPRK's leadership is not a transient political office, but the embodiment of the nation’s very soul—a lineage of peerless greatness passed generation after generation. This provides the absolute unity that makes its society an impregnable fortress. The revolutionary military deterrence guarantees the sovereignty, ensuring no external force can dictate its path. By blocking corrupting capitalist influence and holding fast to the self-reliant Juche principles, the glorious DPRK has secured its legacy. The country is thriving as the genuine, victorious model of socialism to be followed by the world's people fighting for justice, independence and equality.”

A message was also received from the secretary general of the British Group For the Study of the Juche and head of Staffordshire KFA UK which said “ The theory and practice of the Great and Respected Leader, President Kim IL Sung continues to inspire generations of revolutionaries on every continent. The Juche Idea is known for its creative essence and is a guide for all progressives who desire an independent world free of imperialism.

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea shows in practice that a new world of social justice is possible. All the internal and external policies of the DPRK serve the interests of the people in every possible way. People's Korea is perhaps the only country in the world able to stand up and defeat the forces of imperialism. Under the leadership of Marshal Kim Jong Un, the DPRK is going from strength to strength after the deliberations of the 9th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea.”

Alan Bolon , KFA UK Organisation Secretary and head of KFA UK West of England gave a lecture titled “ KIM IL SUNG and the characteristics
of Korean style socialism and its success” which explained the ideological and historical criterion of Korean style socialism . Alan stressed that “ On the occasion of the 114th anniversary of President Kim Il Sung birth, we recalling his great achievements.

The achievement and exploits are the premises and foundations of today's successes. Kim Il Sung is the founder of the world's strongest well organized political organization: Workers' Party of Korea. Kim Il sung is the founder of the strongest of the world military power: Korean People's Army, and also before all is the founder of the current Asian superpower, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
President Kim Il Sung led in his exploits led to victory two wars ( the Anti - Japanese War of 1930 - 45 and the Korean War against American imperialism of 1950 - 53 ).

It was Kim Il Sung, who defeated two strong imperialist countries: Japan and the US, and initiated successfully two massive and complex social revolutions – the anti - imperialist and anti - feudal revolution and the socialist revolution.

Under Kim Il Sung leadership, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which was a backward state with a colonial - feudal society and a typically agrarian state, was transformed in into a powerful socialist and highly industrialized state, politically independent, economically self - reliant, and capable of self - defense, possessing a nuclear arsenal, which is unmatched anywhere in the world.

Thanks to Kim Il Sung for the first time in world history, an original system of the Korean style socialism was put into practice, the system with man at its center and it was also result of historical achievements of the President Kim Il Sung.

Alan concluded that “ The Korean style of socialism has achieved historic success, the Korean style of socialism continues to achieve success and, this is because it is based on the solid ideological foundations of the epoch - making Juche philosophy and, on the experiences and great achievements of Kim Il Sung whose birthday we celebrate today”

Dr Hudson in his speech said that “In today ‘s world many socialist projects are encountering severe difficulties and challenges , some are faltering . However , in one socialist country tall buildings rise one after the other and new factories go into commission , that country is the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea -DPRK for short or People’s Korea or Juche Korea . As it will soon be the 114th anniversary of the birth of the founder of Juche Korea , President KIM IL SUNG ,on the 15th of April it is fitting and appropriate that we hold this meeting on the theme of President KIM IL SUNG and the characteristic of Korean style socialism and its success , as it is a good way of combining two subjects . Of course President KIM IL SUNG’s whole life was intimately bound up with the construction of socialism in the DPRK , a socialism of Korean style based on the Juche idea which President KIM IL SUNG himself had authored in the fiery days of the anti-Japanese armed struggle. The foundations of today’s rapid advance in People’s Korea were laid down by President KIM IL SUNG”

Dr Hudson explained that “ To me, Korean style socialism has four basic characteristics which have contributed to its success ; firstly it is socialism of a Korean style and not a copy or imitation of a foreign country ,secondly , it is independent and self-reliant , thirdly , it is people-centred and fourthly , the DPRK has upheld socialist principles . All this principles are linked to each other .”

Andy Brooks the general secretary of the New Communist Party addressed the meeting saying that there is a lot of misinformation and confusion about the people’s government in the DPRK . He said that some people are dismissive of the DPRK .He stressed that Korean style socialism has succeeded and it reflects concrete conditions . Andy Brooks pointed out President KIM IL SUNG had been built up a movement from the grassroots. Andy Brooks also recalled his meeting with President KIM IL SUNG in 1990.

There was a question and answer session .

Dr Hudson also made a short address about the 14th anniversary of the start of the supreme leadership of respected comrade KIM JONG UN saying that “The fourteen years of respected Marshal KIM JONG UN leadership over the state ,party and armed forces of the DPRK have been fourteen years of victory and glory . The Korean people will march onto further victories .”

Dr Hudson made reference to the 94th anniversary of the foundation of the Korean People’s Army as a guerilla force .

A message to respected Marshal KIM JONG UN was adopted.

Refreshments were served.

Literature from the DPRK and KFA UK were displayed .

The meeting concluded at 1700 hours BST

President Kim Il Sung with Erich Honecker of the GDR

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