Kim Jong Un has urged officials in North Korea's propaganda sector to adapt their ideological work to align with changing times.
According to reports from the Korean Central News Agency and others on September 18, Kim made these remarks during a speech at the third training session for officials in the propaganda sector of the Workers' Party of Korea held in Pyongyang. He stated, "We must actively explore new, innovative, and effective means and methods of propaganda that meet the demands of the party, the times, and practical needs," adding, "This will strengthen our ideological front."
Kim emphasized that "every revolution and era of struggle requires a unique ideological power," asserting that today's ideological work must lead the times. He cautioned against merely repeating outdated practices, calling it both easy and dangerous, and stressed the necessity of creating new approaches.
Notably, the training session was attended by party secretaries including Ri Il-hwan, Ju Chang-il, and Park Yong-il, as well as Choi Chang-hak, the party's first vice chairman, according to the Korean Central News Agency. This marks the third such training session for North Korea's propaganda officials since 2022, and it is the first time Kim's speech content has been disclosed.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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