[학술논문] The Types and Meanings of Maternal Heroes in the North Korean Songun (Military First) Era

...maternal heroes in the Songun period of North Korea. The North Korean authorities have introduced an ideal mother model and have continuously emphasized the maternal role of women. This prolonged emphasis became the first background for the mother hero to come out when the nation was in crisis in the Songun era. The second reason for the appearance of maternal heroes in the Songun era was the severe food...

[학위논문] 북한 '청년동맹' 의 정치적 역할에 관한 연구

...mobilizing the masses for supporting his regime. Nowadays the North Korea government is standing on a crucial moment to deal with 'crisis' or 'challenge' representing 'the Songun era' and the generation shift. In order to cope with urgent problems, it is unevitable for North Korea to hold firm grip on the youth who is liable to change. Therefore, we can not deny the possibility...