The African Dawn, an anti-neo-colonial and anti-imperialist collective based in London, expresses support and solidarity with Mosquito Press for holding a seminar on the Juche idea, emphasizing independence, revolutionary Pan Africanism, and internationalism in their activism.
Message delivered by the Marxist-Leninist Groups of Finland at the seminar on the Juche Idea, discussing the significance and originality of the Juche ideology, its application in North Korea, its philosophical differences from traditional socialism and Mao Zedong thought, and the call for a synthesis of ideas to address contemporary crises in the West. It highlights the importance of independence, ideological consciousness, and unity among anti-imperialist forces, as well as the practical challenges and opportunities of studying the Juche idea in Western contexts.
A seminar held on March 23, 1985, at Swiss Cottage Library, followed by a reception at Conway Hall, London. Participants included various political and social organizations and individuals from diverse backgrounds. Topics included seminar papers, accommodation requests, and singing of a song dedicated to General Kim Il Sung.
Conference programme and location and other information for participants. List of expected participants, Song of Kim Il Sung, with music, etc. SEMINAR ON THE JUCHE IDEA Address all communications to: Mosquito Press (SJI) 27A, Old Gloucester St. London WC1N 3XX Participants Bulletin, No.4. March 18th 1985. 1. Place and time of Seminar. The Seminar will take place at: Swiss Cottage Library, (Meeting Room) Near Swiss Cottage Underground Station. (Map attached.) Registration will begin at 9.30 a.m. on the day of the Seminar, Saturday 23rd March. The Seminar will commence at 10 a.m. There will be a light buffet lunch at 1 to 2.15. The Seminar will end at about 6.30 p.m., and will be followed by the Reception. 2. Place and time of Reception. Following the conclusion of the Seminar, participants will be escorted to the place of the Reception, which is: Conway Hall (Small Hall) Red Lion Square. (Nearest underground: Holborn.) A buffet dinner will be available at the Reception, as well as refreshments. Participants are warmly encouraged to perform songs, read poems or in any other way contribute to the success of the Reception. 3. Participants expected. Over 40 participants have confirmed they are attending the Seminar, including representatives of the South West African People's Organisation, the Pan-Africanist Congress of Azania, the Black Consciousness Movement of Azania, the Indian Workers' Association, the Bangladesh Workers' Association, Tamil Eelam organisations, the General Union of Palestinian Students and other Palestinian individuals and organisa- tions, the All African People's Revolutionary Party, the Scottish Republican Socialist Party, the Welsh Republican Socialist Movement, the Korea Friendship Committee, and distinguished individuals including Comrades Gorkeh Nkrumah and Roddy Connolly, along with other Irish Republican, Asian, African and Scandinavian speakers.
Mosquito PressProposed order and confirmation of seminar papers discussing the Juche Idea and related revolutionary topics, including themes of self-determination, black power, and struggles of oppressed nations.
Transcribed from the recording by Peter Hogg. Transcript of a speech delivered by Harpal Brar on behalf of the Indian Workers' Association at a seminar discussing the Juche idea. The speech reflects on the significance of Juche as a principle of self-reliance, critiques dogmatic approaches to socialist theory and revolutionary struggle, addresses the importance of international solidarity among working-class movements, and comments on national liberation struggles and racial discrimination within the context of 1980s Britain.
Text of a seminar presenting and discussing the Juche idea, its origins with Comrade Kim Il Sung, development by Comrade Kim Jong Il, its application to revolutionary movements worldwide, including the miners strike in Britain, and emphasizing independence, national dignity, and the role of youth in revolutionary struggle. The seminar also discusses various revolutionary organizations and movements, including Irish Republicans and workers' associations, highlighting the importance of leadership, organisation, and internationalism based on independence.
Speech delivered by Keith Anderson, Political Director of Mosquito Press, at the Seminar on the Juche Idea. The speech discusses the global significance of the Juche Idea, its leadership origins with Comrade Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, and its relevance to revolutionary struggles worldwide including the British miners' strike, Irish Republican Movement, and struggles of oppressed nationalities and youth. Emphasis is placed on independence, unity, revolutionary leadership, and the role of youth in the anti-imperialist struggle.
Speech delivered by Mike, representing the independent anti-imperialist newspaper Ireland's War, at the Juche Idea seminar on 23 March 1985. The speech highlights the newspaper's independent production journey, its role in supporting the Irish Republican Movement and anti-imperialist struggles worldwide, and its solidarity with revolutionary movements and socialist countries inspired by Juche ideology and leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il.
A passage discussing revolutionary youth in Glasgow writing slogans on city walls, highlighting a particular slogan 'Hands off Korea'.