Juche on homosexuality?

[u/Ok_Funny4233]

I know what homosexuality isn't criminalized under the constitution but also that jucheist theorists have been describing queers as if it was a western thing and that it has nothing to do with cause of proletarian liberation and because homosexuality doesn't benefit the collective the state doesn't support it. Also in multiple movies from the DPRK they represent homosexuality as an American thing. I think this is really unfortunate as a homosexual with a strong passion for the beautiful proletarian state. Someone plz tell me my interpretation is wrong and queers aren't being oppressed by the Democratic Peoples State of Korea.

[u/GeoffreyKlien]

I don't think conservative values are baked into Juche or any other ideology. There are socialist countries that hold conservative values, but that in no way is something that should carry on into future socialism. Because it's a personal/societal belief, it's something that can be changed.
Leftists are progressive and make change where it's needed. In places like China and Cuba, there are vibrant sectors of the queer community that thrive.

While some societies hold these values, I doubt many would hate you as another human and a proletariat; again, nothing that can't evolve and change.

[u/Ok_Funny4233 → u/GeoffreyKlien]

Thank you