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On July 25th, the 10th Organizing Conference of the DPRK International Solidarity Group (DPRK ISG) was held in Bayreuth (Germany) and Moscow (Russia), marking a turning point in the history of our organization. The event was timed to coincide with three important dates: the 73rd anniversary of the victory in the Korean War (July 27, 1953), the 67th anniversary of the founding of the Soviet-Korean Friendship Society (July 16, 1958), and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Korea from Japanese colonial rule (August 15, 1945).

All meetings of the Organizing Conference were held in stages throughout one working day. They were attended by members and candidate members of the Coordination Committee of the DPRK ISG, senior management of the International Association of Peace Foundations, as well as relevant employees of the Russian Society of Friendship and Cultural Cooperation with the DPRK, the Institute of China and Modern Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the China Solidarity Group with the DPRK, the Communist Party of Tajikistan and the Komsomol of Tajikistan, the Group for the Study of the Juche Idea in Germany, the German-Russian Friendship Society, the "JoJack Movement", the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, and the Lenin Young Communist League of Russia.

At 13:00 (CEST) in Bayreuth, under the guidance of Comrade Johannes Wittmund, Deputy Director of the 2nd Scientific Department and Head of the German Regional Committee of the DPRK ISG, a meeting of the European Executive Committee was held.

Comrade Wittmund spoke about the merits of President Kim Il Sung in the struggle against American imperialism and gave examples of his revolutionary activities. He stressed the relevance of the experience of the korean people's struggle against Japanese occupation and American aggression in modern conditions and called on activists of the European Executive Committee to study the ideas of Kim Il Sung, Kim Jong Il and Kim Jong Un more deeply.

Three key agenda items of the 10th Organizing Conference were discussed and unanimously adopted:

1. Admission of new members to the Coordination Committee of the DPRK ISG.

2. Acceptance of new organizations for the study of the Juche idea into the DPRK ISG as collective members.

3. Gradual reorganization of the DPRK ISG into a United Front of international solidarity in anticipation of the 3rd International Congress of Solidarity in Tajikistan.

The decisions were unanimously adopted, and the participants emphasized the strategic importance of the unity of progressive people around the world. Dr. Markus Fiedler was elected a member of the Coordination Committee of the DPRK ISG ahead of schedule. The Bavarian Society for the Study of the Juche Idea became a collective member of the DPRK ISG.

The meeting concluded with a general commitment to implement these decisions and further strengthen the group's activities in Europe.

Then, at 15:00 (MSK) in Moscow, the central meeting was held.

Comrade Alexander Mostov, Director of the Asia Department of the IAPF and Chairman of the Coordination Committee of the DPRK ISG, having carefully studied the results of the meeting in Europe and the proposals put forward, delivered a speech to the activists:

"Respected Comrades and Friends!

I think we all remember the importance of the Day of Liberation of Korea in 1945 for our organization. After all, its founders – in particular, Comrade Rear Admiral Tolstikov – took direct part in it.

However, the Day of Liberation did not become the final point for the korean national liberation movement: on the contrary, it marked the beginning of an even more fierce struggle, continuing from century to century.

More than seventy years ago, when black clouds of American military intervention were gathering over Korea, the heroic korean people rose up for the sacred Fatherland Liberation War (1950-1953) under the leadership of the Great Leader Comrade Kim Il Sung.

Despite the most severe trials, the people of the Republic displayed unshakable steadfastness and the greatest heroism. In those days, workers and peasants, veterans and revolutionary youth stood shoulder to shoulder with the soldiers of the Korean People's Army, defending the independence and freedom of the Motherland.

Under the wise and outstanding command of the Great Commander Kim Il Sung, the army and the people of the Republic became a single combat fist, inflicting a crushing defeat on the aggressor.

The exploits of the people and soldiers of the KPA are inscribed in golden letters in the world history of the anti-imperialist struggle, and it was they who laid the iron foundation on which the greatness of the mighty DPRK is being built today, confidently marching forward under the leadership of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un along the path of Juche.

Comrades!

Today, as we once again recall the heroism of the generation of victors, we, the friends and allies of the Republic, have gathered at the 10th Organizing Conference of the DPRK International Solidarity Group in order not only to pay tribute to the glorious past, but also to determine the strategic directions of our further struggle.

The current meeting is taking place at a responsible and alarming historical moment, when the aggressive policy of American imperialism is once again threatening peace not only on the Korean Peninsula, but also on the entire planet.

In this situation, the official inclusion of the DPRK International Solidarity Group in the Program of Support for Korea of the International Association of Peace Foundations has become a particularly significant achievement. This event testifies to the recognition of our activities on the international stage and opens up new horizons for joint struggle against the aggression of imperialism and for the construction of a just multipolar world.

The International Association of Peace Foundations is our fraternal organization, with which we will go side by side, strengthening people's diplomacy, developing international cooperation, opposing all forms of hegemonism and supporting the movement for a free, multipolar and just world.

I would like to express special gratitude to the executive committee of the DPRK ISG in the Republic of Tajikistan. Comrade Murodbek Safarbekovich Yuldoshev, head of the Tajik executive committee, showed persistence and initiative, in fact, reviving the solidarity movement with Korea in Tajikistan. We sincerely thank the Communist Party and the Komsomol of Tajikistan for their unwavering fraternal support, thanks to which the Tajik executive committee has rightfully become one of the leading links in our structure."

Comrade Mostov spoke publicly for the first time about important structural changes and listened to the opinions of senior executives in this regard.

His report noted that as of now, the structure in Russia, China, the European Union, Tajikistan, the United States and Canada is steadily strengthening. Particularly rapid development is noticeable in the Tajik and Armenian executive committees.

After the discussion, he continued:

"It should be firmly understood that in the light of the changed circumstances, the DPRK ISG is facing the task of a new stage.

Our organization, of course, has already fulfilled its historical duty to support the DPRK: over the past years, many friendship clubs have been created in support of the Republic in universities, many primary cells and regional organizations for the study of Juche ideas have been opened. And this is not to mention the documentaries, which, exposing the propaganda of U.S. imperialists and puppets, have collected millions of views.

However, the international solidarity movement is still fragmented, suffering from factional struggles, lack of coordination and unity.

Putting the teachings of Kim Il Sung, Kim Jong Il and Kim Jong Un at the forefront, we should promote the idea of a socialist revival of countries enslaved by imperialism, which is possible only on the basis of the Juche principle, and form a United Front of international solidarity.

Under the auspices of the fraternal International Association of Peace Foundations, the United Front should take on the task of comprehensive support: progressive states, such as the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation, which are leading the advanced struggle against American hegemonism; national liberation and anti-imperialist movements in Europe; and, of course, the heroic people of Korea, moving forward under the leadership of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un."

Next came the speeches of key participants. Their speeches expressed unanimity in support of the DPRK, the principles of anti-imperialism and peacekeeping initiatives.

In his speech, President of the IAPF, Director of the 1st Department of People's Diplomacy and Head of the Russian Executive Committee of the DPRK ISG Comrade Sergei Baburin especially noted the unprecedented courage of the leaders and people of Korea in defending the right to choose their own path of development, the great principle of Juche – reliance on their own strength.

He said that the existence of Korea confirms that only one who goes to the end can win: in 2017, the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un did not succumb to the provocations of U.S. President Donald Trump, who sent an aircraft carrier group to the Korean Peninsula, and managed to secure the most favorable conditions for Korea during the subsequent Korean-American summits with Trump.

Comrade Baburin sincerely thanked Korea for participating in the liberation of the Kursk region, and also expressed support for our Group's initiative to reform the charter and create a United Front of international solidarity.

Deputy Director of the Asia Department of the IAPF, Deputy Director of the 3rd Information Department and Deputy Head of the Chinese Executive Committee of the DPRK ISG Comrade Zhu Yilin delivered a speech:

"Dear President of the IAPF Comrade Sergei Nikolaevich Baburin!

Respected Chairman of the DPRK ISG Comrade Alexander Andreevich Mostov!

Other Comrades present at our event!

I am very pleased to receive an invitation to participate in this event. As Deputy Head of the Chinese Executive Committee of the International Solidarity Group with the DPRK, I send you all my greetings.

This is my second meeting with Chairman Baburin and my first visit to the Moscow headquarters on behalf of the Chinese Executive Committee. Although most of our committee members are in different parts of the world, we have successfully implemented a number of initiatives under the leadership of the International Peace Foundation and Comrade Mostov.

The Chinese Executive Committee loves peace throughout the world and supports the leadership of Comrade Xi Jinping. We have made great efforts to promote friendly exchanges and cooperation between China and the DPRK. We have defended the DPRK in the face of oppression from hostile Western forces.

This is a testament to the strong leadership of our organization and the incredible unity of peace-loving peoples around the world in resisting Western hegemony.

Over the past decades, the peoples of China, Russia and Korea, together with all peace-loving countries, have stood shoulder to shoulder, sharing life and death in countless important historical moments and making significant contributions to the cause of peace and stability throughout the world.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of the chinese People against Japanese Aggressors, the Great Patriotic War of the soviet People and the World Anti-Fascist War.

The friendship forged in blood during the years of the anti-fascist war remains as strong as ever, and this great spirit will forever flow in the blood of the peoples.

We hope that in the new historical conditions we can continue to work together, hand in hand, laying a solid foundation of trust for the development of friendly relations between all countries."

Comrade Zhu Yilin presented the IAPF with her author's painting "Dove of Peace at War" and expressed hope for an early settlement of the military conflict in Ukraine.

Then the floor was taken by a leading researcher at the Institute of China and Modern Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Director of the 2nd Scientific Department of the DPRK ISG Comrade Konstantin Asmolov.

Comrade Asmolov praised the successes of our Group in creating Friendship Clubs with the DPRK in universities, and stressed that thanks to the hard work of our organization, interest in Korea is experiencing an unprecedented rise in the student environment.

He also expressed support for the course towards the formation of a United Front of international solidarity, but especially warned the leadership of our organization against "situational partnership" with reactionary and anti-national forces: our organization should carefully approach the choice of allies, so that later it would not have to bitterly regret it.

In a warm and friendly atmosphere, the participants of the Organizing Conference exchanged views on the current state and prospects for the development of international youth cooperation, expressed a firm commitment to the principles of anti-imperialism, internationalism and universal peace, and reaffirmed their solidarity with the people of Korea in its right to independent development, sovereignty and socialism.

Speaking at the Conference, a special full-time representative of the Central Committee of the Komsomol of the Republic of Tajikistan, Head of the Tajik Executive Committee of the DPRK ISG Comrade Murodbek Yuldoshev highly appreciated the contribution of our Group to strengthening the global movement for peace and justice. He conveyed to the participants of the event sincere words of greetings and friendship on behalf of the Central Committee of the KSM of the Republic of Tajikistan, and to Comrade Baburin - special gratitude for his constant support of international solidarity.

On behalf of the Communist Youth League of the Republic of Tajikistan, Comrade Yuldoshev presented Comrade Baburin with high signs of recognition: an honorary badge of labor and a certificate of honor from the Central Committee of the Komsomol of Tajikistan, as well as a memorable gift - a national men's robe made by hand, as a symbol of brotherhood and respect from the Tajik youth.

In turn, Comrade Sergei Baburin solemnly presented Comrade Yuldoshev with a certificate of honor from the IAPF in honor of the 100th anniversary of people's diplomacy, noting his personal contribution to strengthening international youth cooperation and promoting the ideas of solidarity and peace in the international arena.

The culmination of the meeting was the signing of a bilateral Cooperation Agreement between the Central Committee of the KSM of the Republic of Tajikistan and the IAPF, reached through the mediation of the DPRK ISG. The document provides for joint initiatives in the field of international youth exchange, people's diplomacy, cultural projects, as well as support for liberation and anti-colonial movements around the world.

At the end of the meeting, activist Artyom Ponomarev gave a concert on the accordion in honor of the important dates. His repertoire included the following musical compositions:

1. 조국의 바다지켜 용생하리라

2. 병사의 발자욱

3. 조국은 영원히 기억하리라

4. 내 삶과 조국

5. 그 품 떠나 못살아

6. 우리의 7.27

The meeting participants took pictures in memory of the portraits of the founders of the world communist movement.

After summing up the results, the leading employees of the DPRK ISG noted the success of the Organizing Conference in an informal setting. And the head of our organization Comrade Alexander Mostov visited the Main Cathedral of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, where he offered a prayer in memory of the Russian and korean soldiers who fell in the struggle against neo-Nazism.