Workers' Party of Korea

The Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) is the ruling political party of North Korea, founded in 1945. It plays a central role in the country's governance and ideology, promoting a mix of Marxism-Leninism and its own unique brand of socialism, often referred to as Juche, which emphasizes self-reliance. The WPK leaders, notably the Kim family, have maintained strict control over the state and society. The party organizes political life in North Korea, controls the military, and influences economic and cultural policies, ensuring loyalty to its leadership and the regime's continuity.