Culture Kee Group

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Culture of theDPRK

  • DPRK shall develop a truly people-orientated revolutionary culture which serves socialist working people.
  • In building a socialist national culture, the State shall oppose the cultural infiltration of imperialism and any tendency to return to the past, protect its national cultural heritage and delay it in keeping with the existing socialist situation.
  • The State shall embody the principles of socialist pedagogy so as to raise the rising generation to be steadfast revolutionaries who will fight for society and the people to be people of the new Juche type who are knowledgeable, morals sound and physically healthy.
  • The State shall develop universal compulsory twelve-year education which includes compulsory one-year preschool education at a high level in accordance with the tread of modern science and technology and the practical requirements of socialist construction.
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In DPRK, the masses of the people create and benefit from socialist culture. Culture is simultaneously utilised to advance society through the promotion and construction of socialism and nationalism. Primary, socialist culture comprises both mental and physical activities, such as education, science, art and literature, public health, sports and mass media.

Education

Education is developed as a socialist education and established as a free compulsory system for all the DPRK people. The objective of socialist education is to develop talents, prepare political and ideological and ensure a high degree of creative ability, lofty moral traits and sturdy physique within the people. The primary contexts taught are political and ideological education, scientific and technological education and sports education. Education is taught to raise the creative abilities of the students rather than imparting knowledge and is based upon the heuristic teaching method advanced by Kim II Sung and Kim Jong II.

After the liberation of Korea, the education fee system was abolished and from 1 September 1947, state scholarships were introduced in university and college. Compulsory fee education was enforced in 1956 in primary education and in 1958 for secondary education. In 1972, an 11-year universal compulsory education was prescribed, which later was revised to 12-year compulsory education in 2012. The 12-year compulsory education consists of one-year preschool education, five-year primary school, three-year junior middle school and three-year senior middle school. The universal compulsory education system enables all students to acquire general elementary knowledge and the basics of modern technology, so that they may enter society with independent capabilities.

Universities and colleges were built in the northern half of Korea after the liberation. There are several universities and colleges located in the capital Pyongyang, such as Kim II Sung University, Kim Chaek University of Technology, Kim Hyong Jik University of Education, Pyongyang University of Architecture. One of the most renowned is the Kim II University founded on 1 October 1946.

Science and Technology

Scientific and technological advancement is heavily prioritised in the socialist culture. The DPRK considers the level of scientific and technological development to reflect the overall strength and status of the country. Science and technology are viewed as a strategic resource of the state and a powerful propellant for its social development. Hence, the DPRK strives to ensure rapid development of science and technology in all sectors including economy, national defence and culture. Advances in science and technology in the DPRK include CNC technology in machinery production, nuclear technology and manufactory and launch of artificial satellites.

Grounding in modern science and technology is implemented within all DPRK people. This ensures the people are equipped with the knowledge to apply science and technology and creatively contribute to the development of science and technology across society; as a result, they become masters and developers of science and technology.

Sports

Sports is widely promoted in the DPRK and forms a part of everyday activity. Sports is deemed to be conducive to national prosperity, national strength and an important contribution to the country’s defence. Specifically, the term ‘sports power’ is coined to refer to DPRK participation in global sport competitions such as the Olympics. Enhancing sports power is regarded as a consolidation of national strength and demonstration of the country’s dignity and honour to the world. Sports power is implemented by ensuring sports is a mass activity and improving

Arts and Literature

Socialism is embedded in all art and literature within the DPRK. Art and literature plays a poignant role in encouraging the people in the revolution and construction of the DPRK, as well as equipping them with noble and moral traits in developing social civilization. The origins of socialist art and literature stems from the revolutionary literature and art created by Kim II Sung during the anti-Japanese revolution, which are defined as socialist classics and adapted into different genres. Art and literature in the DPRK also depicts the ideology and intentions of the WPK to inspire the popular masses toward advancing the development of socialism in the DPRK.

Health Care

From the anti-Japanese revolution, Kim II Sung ensured free access to medical treatment in the guerrilla bases and liberated areas. After the liberation of Korea, a free public health care system was established in the northern half of Korea. DPRK has a network of medical care centres comprising central and specialised hospitals, as well as hospitals and clinics in provinces, cities, countries and factories and enterprises. Also, a district doctor system is adopted to ensure households and workplaces receive a regular check-up.