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The country's political, ideological and military might can be fully displayed only when it is backed by the latest science and technology.

Science and technology are the foundation of the national power and serve as a driving force for achieving national prosperity.

To rapidly develop science and technology serves as a basic guarantee for putting all fields of the country on a high scientific basis to suit the appearance of a thriving nation.

To rapidly develop science and technology is an important requirement for always taking the initiative in the confrontation with imperialism and winning a victory only.

The imperialists are increasing political pressure and escalating military blackmail and psychological warfare to isolate and stifle the DPRK, while enforcing the policies of scientific and technological blockade and sanctions.

The rapid development of science and technology serves as a driving force for bringing about a decisive turn in building an economic power and improving the people's living standard through an intensified drive for creating the "speed on Masik Pass".

To develop science and technology provides the best method of making creations and bringing about innovations and the key to effecting leap forward. This is clearly proved by the experience gained by service personnel of the Korean People's Army in creating the speed of construction startling the world under the slogan of the "speed on Masik Pass".

There is no future without science and there can be no prosperity of the country and the nation without developing science and technology.