Question

What are the stated purposes of Juché and Songun?

Answer 1

In North Korea, Juche stands for self-reliance though this has taken a broader meaning it is the country's political system which means that a person has control over his or her destiny. It is a set of values that North Korea has embraced. Songun is its military first policy which has dominated many aspects of North Korean life. Songun is the "military first" policy of North Korea, prioritizing the Korean People's Army in the affairs of state and allocation of resources.