calendar>>October 27. 2008 Juche 97
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Promoting Global Independence
Pyongyang, October 26 (KCNA) -- The DPRK will make positive efforts to boost the friendship and solidarity with all the progressive people of the world advocating independence, foil the war policy of the imperialist aggressor forces and their moves for domination and bring earlier global independence, holding aloft the banner of independence against imperialism under the Songun leadership of General Secretary Kim Jong Il, says Rodong Sinmun Sunday in a signed article.

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It is the consistent stand of the DPRK to struggle for global independence.

The DPRK shaped an independent line and policies as required by the aspiration and wishes of the Korean people and the specific conditions in every period of the revolution and at its every stage and has adhered to the independent and revolutionary principle of implementing them by enlisting the efforts of the popular masses, thereby covering the path of shining victory, not wavering even a bit in any storm and stress.

The DPRK has developed its relations with other countries on the principle of complete equality, mutual respect and non-interference in internal affairs and always solved all the problems independently in the interests of the Korean revolution according to its own judgment and decision in its external relations.

The Korean people have accelerated the victorious advance of the socialist cause, frustrating the imperialists' moves for aggression and war from a steadfast anti-imperialist independent stand, thus infusing confidence and inspiration into the progressives of the world and making a contribution to accomplishing the human cause of independence.

he Korean people's resolute struggle to protect sovereignty and their struggle against imperialism have helped avert a war and preserve peace on the Korean Peninsula and they have contributed to ensuring global peace and security.

The Korean people have positively supported and encouraged the progressives of the world in their struggle to protect sovereignty from domination and subjugation.

The DPRK has made positive efforts to increase the say and influence of the progressive countries and protect their interests in the international arena.

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