Launching convention of the Democratic Party of Korea on 3 November, 1945

The Korean Social Democratic Party (KSDP) is a political party in North Korea, one of three legally permitted to exist, and allied with the ruling Workers' Party of Korea. Initially a moderate social democratic party, it was formed on November 3, 1945, by medium and small entrepreneurs, merchants, handicraftsmen, petite bourgeoisie, and some peasants under the aim to bring about a democratic society after Japanese occupation. However, the party's ideology was shed over the years in favor of alliance with the Workers' Party of Korea, and today it differs only in name. Until January 1981, the party was called the Democratic Party of Korea.

The party is currently headed by Kim Yong Dae, whose title is chairman of the Central Committee of the Korean Social Democratic Party.^[1]

The KSDP is subservent to the ruling Worker's Party of Korea. Very little is known of its activities these days, as nothing but the name of the current leader is published^[2].

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• Chondoist Chongu Party

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