The laws of historical development are immutable.
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History develops through the struggle of the masses and inevitably moves along the socialist road that reflects the independent aspirations and desires of the working masses.
The struggle between socialism and capitalism is a struggle between the new and the old. The victory of the new is an inviolable law of historical development, and the dividing line between the new and the old is precisely the aspirations and desires of the masses to live and develop independently in a free and peaceful world free from exploitation, oppression, domination and subordination.
What contributes to the realization of the independence of the masses is new, and what suppresses independence, on the contrary, is old.
Capitalism was new compared to feudalism in that it abolished the feudal class system and realized bourgeois freedom and equality. However, capitalism suppressed the independent demands of the masses to escape not only from feudal subordination but also from capitalist exploitation and oppression and become the masters of society, and thus became old and ran counter to historical development.
The history of capitalism is a history of expanding and strengthening the exploitation of people and the invasion and plunder of the world for the pursuit of profit and capital increase.
The capitalists of the period of primitive accumulation amassed wealth through the vicious exploitation of their own people and colonies. The state monopoly capital of the period of imperialism and the capital of internationally colluding multinational corporations grew large mainly through infiltration of other countries and neocolonial exploitation.
The exploitative and plundering nature of capitalism has not changed at all. As the greed of capitalists is endless, they do not hesitate to use any means and methods to make profits. What has changed is that the methods of exploitation have become more cunning and harsh. As production grows, the gap between the rich and the poor widens and the number of unemployed increases, leaving many people wandering in poverty.
The people determine the existence of a society. An inhumane and anti-people society in which a tiny number of exploiters and oppressors brutally trample on the dignity and rights of the working masses and force only unemployment and poverty is bound to be abandoned by the people, and it is an inevitable law that such a society will perish.
The only way to realize the demand of the masses to escape exploitation and oppression and become the complete masters of the state and society is the socialist road. Only in a socialist society can the masses occupy the position of masters in all areas of politics, economy, and culture and play the role of masters. Socialism is a new society that meets the independent nature of the masses and the demands of social development.
The old can wear the mask of the new, and the dying can temporarily seem to come back to life, but the old is a dying entity, so there is no turning back.
Socialism is the most just and vital society in which all people have a common aspiration and constantly advance through joint efforts, a society with a bright future that continuously promotes development through the power of the group.
The subject of historical development is the masses of the people, and the decisive factor of social development lies in the united power of the masses of the people. History has developed by the united power of the masses of the people, and it will continue to develop by this power in the future.
People are social beings who live by forming social relationships. If people are to live with their dignity and value shining in social relationships, they must form a relationship of trust, support and help each other, that is, a relationship of unity and cooperation. When people are granted equal status as members of society and equal social rights and obligations, and when they trust and rely on each other, a relationship of unity and cooperation is formed, and people and society develop together. In a society where inequality and privilege are permitted, the dignity and value of each person cannot be respected, and a relationship of distrust, antagonism, hatred and hostility arises, dividing society and inevitably leading to destruction.
Capitalism is an extreme individualistic society that legalizes inequality and privilege based on private ownership, and in which the exploiting and ruling class, which monopolizes wealth and power, tramples on the autonomy and dignity of the working people only for their own benefit. It is a capitalist society in which it is legal and routine to enjoy comfort at the expense of others and to be satisfied with one’s own benefit regardless of what happens to others, and this is considered proper.
All the social evils that the capitalist world is pouring out today and the inhumane spiritual, cultural and moral life that is rotting society from within are all produced by individualism, and they can never be eliminated unless the social system based on individualism itself is reformed.
It is the natural demand of the masses to live happily while sharing affection with each other and to show the dignity and personality of social human beings, and this collectivistic demand can be truly realized only in a socialist society in which the working people are the masters of everything.
Collectivism, which makes people value the interests of the group more than their individual interests and devote themselves to society and the group, reflects the human need to live and develop independently and the inherent need of the popular masses, and it becomes a powerful force that fosters people into just and beautiful people, transforms all human relationships into relationships of genuine unity and cooperation, and drives the development of a socialist society. It is precisely in this way that socialism becomes a vibrant society.
Of course, in order to complete the socialist cause, it is necessary to wage a difficult and arduous struggle while overcoming all kinds of challenges, pressures, difficulties and obstacles from the imperialists who stand in the way. However, since the popular masses' independent demands can be realized only through collectivism, the transition of capitalism into a socialist society based on collectivism is a lawful process of historical development.
The law of historical development is that capitalism declines and falls and mankind advances toward socialism, which is clearly confirmed through the development process of the present era.
At one time, after the collapse of socialism in Eastern Europe, the imperialists talked about the “end of socialism” and deceived the world as if capitalism were the final stage of human social development. However, the reality is just the opposite.
Our-style socialism, which had been subjected to unprecedented trials due to the vicious encirclement and suppression offensive of imperialism, is now exerting its power as a fortress of justice and the hope of mankind, realizing the dreams and ideals of the people while suppressing the hostile forces with its powerful force. While it is becoming clearer that socialism is the most superior, vital and powerful entity, the political, economic and social crisis of capitalism is deepening day by day.
The dominant position of the United States, the monster of world imperialism and the model of capitalism, is being shaken.
The extreme hegemonic intervention and exercise of power by the United States have only increased regional conflicts and global instability and brought about continuous military expenditures, but have failed to reverse the trend of the times toward independence. The strategy of “globalization” aimed at expanding the sphere of control of capital has also become inevitably doomed to failure due to the aspirations of the people to preserve their own culture, traditions and development methods and the emergence of several countries that have rapidly grown in strength without missing the opportunity.
The change in the power structure in the Asia-Pacific region is endangering the position of the United States. Although the United States is gathering all its followers to suppress the growth of anti-American countries in the region and weaken its influence, it has been unable to turn back the power relations that have begun to tilt unfavorably. The era when the United States acted as the sole ruler is a thing of the past.
In particular, our country has emerged as a nuclear power in the East, turning around the power structure in East Asia, which is the central link in the US strategy for world hegemony, and has created a huge rift in the imperialist ruling system. The US has become so weak that it cannot wield its power as it pleases in the Asia-Pacific region or any other region of the world.
The relationship between the capitalist powers is also gradually disintegrating. In the past, they assisted each other in suppressing the socialist countries, but today, each is dreaming of different dreams for its own interests. The rift within the West is deepening day by day.
The old international relations structure and order led by capitalism are also gradually collapsing.
Due to the desperate maneuvers of the United States to maintain its weakening hegemonic position, distrust between countries, ethnic groups, and religions is intensifying and armed conflicts are incessant in many parts of the world. In countries suffering from war, conflict, and their aftereffects, resentment and aversion toward the United States, the source of evil, are growing day by day. The majority of developing countries are rejecting the West's predatory order and the US-led international financial system and moving toward a new order.
Even within capitalist society, serious signs of its own downfall are constantly emerging.
Imperialism and capitalism are on the decline, and the flow of historical development toward independence, justice, and socialism can never be reversed.
Since the time socialism appeared on the stage of history, there has never been an imperialist or reactionary who has not viciously slandered and defamed socialism and attacked it with a sword in their hand. However, the maneuvers of those who go against history have always been destined for defeat.
The anti-socialist maneuvers being carried out by the imperialists today cannot be reversed either. The imperialists are still desperately trying to destroy socialism, obsessed with their own strength, but this is not an expression of strength but a manifestation of weakness.
Looking at the entire course of historical development, it is capitalism, not socialism, that is constantly experiencing a crisis. The disease capitalism is suffering from is a terminal one that can never be cured.
The shameless maneuvers of the imperialists may create difficulties for the cause of independence and socialism of mankind, but they cannot turn back history.
History has confirmed that socialism is the most just society that can realize the independent ideal of the popular masses.
It is the law of historical development that mankind is advancing toward socialism, and this is absolutely unchangeable.
Lee Hak-nam
