Pyŏngjin () is a political term in North Korea. It originally refers to Kim Il Sung's policy in the 1960s to simultaneously develop the military and the economy; the term has been used in like manner under the direction of Kim Jong Un, grandson of Kim Il Sung.

The term pyŏngjin means "progress in tandem" or "move two things forward simultaneously" and refers to Kim Il Sung's stated policy, propagated in 1962, of developing both the military and the economy of North Korea together.

Pyŏngjin under Kim Jong Un In 2013, Kim Jong Un revived the policy with a focus on simultaneous development of the military and the economy.

See also

Economy of North Korea Korean People's Army North Korea and weapons of mass destruction Juche Songun Strong and Prosperous Nation

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External links A Note on Byungjin by B. R. Myers