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The Present Times and the Tasks Facing Young People: Talk to the Senior Officials of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, October 12, 1988

The book is a compilation of speeches and discussions aimed at providing guidance and insight to young individuals on the political, social, and cultural landscape of their time. The talks address issues pertinent to the role of young people in the society, their duties, and the expectations placed upon them by the Workers' Party of Korea. The content is reflective of the political and ideological stance of the party during that period. more

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Kim Jong Il
Kim Jong Il

Kim Jong Il, the former Supreme Leader of North Korea, was born on February 16, 1941, and died on December 17, 2011. He had significant influence over North Korea's political, military, and economic affairs and was a core figure in the Workers' Party of Korea. more

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