Down-With-Imperialism Union

Down-With-Imperialism Union
Chosŏn'gŭl 타도제국주의동맹 (ㅌ.ㄷ)
Hancha 打倒帝國主義同盟 (ㅌ.ㄷ)
Revised Romanization Tado Jeguk Juui Dongmaeng (Teudeu)
McCune–Reischauer T'ado Cheguk Chuŭi Tongmaeng (T'ŭdŭ)

The Down-With-Imperialism Union, or DIU, was founded on October 17, 1926 by Kim Il-sung, in Huadian City, Jilin Province, China, in order to fight against Japanese imperialism and to promote Marxism–Leninism. It is considered by North Korea to be the roots and foundation of its ruling party, the Workers' Party of Korea.[1]

References

  1. "FOX Facts: Down-With-Imperialism Union". Fox News. 2006-10-17. Retrieved 2014-10-01.

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