The work, made public on June 19, Juche 86 (1997), clarifies the idea that it is the basic principle to be adhered to in accomplishing the socialist cause to preserve the Juche character and national character in the revolution and construction. It also indicates tasks and ways to do so.

It also expounds the idea on keeping patriotic stand and principle of national independence in the revolution and construction, providing the driving force and struggling against imperialism and dominationism.