Political independence is manifested in exercising full-fledged sovereignty and equality in external relations.

There are in the world parties and countries, big and small, and economically developed and underdeveloped nations. But, they are all equal and independent. Therefore, one should not infringe on other's sovereignty and one's sovereignty should not be disturbed by others.

Political independence is linked with internationalism and there can not be internationalism apart from independence.

Internationalism is not an abstract concept divorced from the revolution of each country but closely related with it.

Only when one makes revolution successfully in one's country, can one fully support other's revolution with experience and substantial strength and fulfill the international duty.

Political independence is also the basis for consolidating internationalism.

Internationalist unity should be voluntary and equal by nature. For this purpose, political independence should be fully ensured between countries.

There can be neither friendship nor solidarity among the nations when someone orders other countries to act this or that way, threatening their sovereignty without respecting it or meddling in their internal affairs.

The Workers' Party of Korea and the government of the DPRK have exercised full-fledged political sovereignty and equality and successfully combined political independence with internationalism in the external relations by uniting with the socialist countries, non-aligned countries and other developing countries and strengthening solidarity with the countries which are friendly with them on the principle of territorial integrity, respect of sovereignty, nonaggression, noninterference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefits.

As seen above, independence in politics is linked with true patriotism and genuine internationalism, not "nationalism" or "isolationism".