The women's movement in Korea is a Juche-oriented movement, which was pioneered by the great Comrade Kim Il Sung and which followed the proud road of development under the leadership of Comrades Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il.

The quote “The women's movement in Korea is a Juche-oriented movement, which was pioneered by the great Comrade Kim Il Sung and which followed the proud road of development under the leadership of Comrades Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il.” by Kim Jong-un reflects the way North Korea frames its history and ideology. In this statement, Kim Jong-un links the women’s movement to the broader philosophy of Juche, or self-reliance, which is the guiding principle of the North Korean state. By doing so, he portrays the advancement of women not as a global feminist development, but as a unique achievement rooted in the leadership of his grandfather, Kim Il Sung, and father, Kim Jong Il.

The reference to a “Juche-oriented movement” emphasizes that the women’s struggle in North Korea is portrayed as aligned with the country’s political ideology, rather than influenced by international feminist movements. In this view, women’s progress is not about challenging authority but about strengthening the nation through loyalty, discipline, and dedication to the state’s goals. This aligns with the broader propaganda strategy of attributing all progress to the Kim family leadership.

By invoking the “proud road of development,” Kim Jong-un frames the history of women in North Korea as a success story of empowerment under socialist leadership. Women are depicted as vital contributors to society, but always within the framework of obedience to Juche ideology and the ruling regime. This interpretation shifts the focus away from individual rights and independence toward collective duty and national service.

The origin of this quote lies in Kim Jong-un’s speeches and writings that reinforce the continuity of leadership in North Korea. By crediting Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il with pioneering and guiding the women’s movement, he strengthens his own legitimacy as heir to their legacy. The statement is less about the actual condition of women in North Korea and more about reinforcing the ideological narrative that all progress flows from the Kim dynasty and its interpretation of Juche.