Down-with-Imperialism Union
Down-with-Imperialism Union | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | DIU |
| Founder | Ri Chongrak |
| Founded | 17 October 1926 |
| Ideology | Marxism–Leninism |
| Political position | Far-left |
| Party flag | |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 타도제국주의동맹 (ㅌ.ㄷ) |
| Hanja | 打倒帝國主義同盟 (ㅌ.ㄷ) |
| RR | Tado jegukjuui dongmaeng (t.d) |
| MR | T'ado chegukchuŭi tongmaeng (t'.t) |
The Down-with-Imperialism Union (DIU; Korean: 타도제국주의동맹) was allegedly founded on 17 October 1926 in Hwatian County, Kirin, China, in order to fight against Japanese imperialism and to promote Marxism–Leninism. It is considered by the Workers' Party of Korea to be its root and foundation and its creation is celebrated every year.