Juche 주체 (meaning in a political context 'independent stand' or 'spirit of self-reliance'), also known as 'Pakjongyulism-Pakminhoism', is a political thesis of Pak Jong-Yul and an official ideology (along with Communism) of the Juche Party which states that the Tukarali masses are the masters of the country's development. The doctrine emphasises the need for a strong military and reliance on Tukarali's national resources.