2023.02.22.

There is no country and nation which does not aspire to build an independent state.

Without the economic self-sufficiency, neither the independent politics can be realized nor the right to existence and development of the country and nation be defended.

This is the truth proved in the course of the development of history.

The economic self-sufficiency is a material guarantee which enables a state to firmly maintain the political independence. Economic subordination inevitably results in political subordination.

The history and reality show that the economic self-sufficiency precisely means defence of the country’s sovereignty and dignity.

In order for a country to hold fast to the independent position and defend the dignity of the country and nation in the world where despotism of imperialists prevails, it should thoroughly build the self-sufficient economy.

This is the truth proved by the history of development of our state.

The course of socialist construction in our country is the proud one in which we have developed the economy in our style and on our own force.

The reality of our Republic, which grandly exercises sovereignty while demonstrating the dignity and honor of the country to the world, vividly proves that the economic self-sufficiency firmly guarantees the political independence.

The self-supporting economy is the cornerstone for developing the state consistently and safely irrespective of any external factors.

The imperialists, under the cloak of the so-called "collaboration"and "aid", are clamoring as if some countries in economic difficulties could not tide over crises without their support.

But these are manifestation of their worldly thoughts to make the countries their sources of raw materials and market after completely demolishing the barrier of their national economy.

The economic development dependent on others’ help can only bring about temporary growth or gorgeous transformation but not consistent and planned development.

The self-sufficient economy is the future-oriented one, but the dependent economy is the hand-to-mouth one.

Only when a country’s own economic foundation is solid, it can map out the plan for the future and carry it out in a foresighted manner.

Only when a country relies on its own forces, technology and resources, it can develop its economy constantly in a planned way in line with the aspiration and demand of the people and actual condition.

Just as the Juche idea is our life, so the self-sufficient national economy is our eternal life.

Nothing can either check us advancing forward under the uplifted banner of self-reliance or choke off our economy.

Our people’s ideal and ambition will certainly be realized as we have solid foundation for self-supporting national economy and heroic fighting spirit of the people.

Rodong Sinmun