Technically it’s the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, both the Republic of Korea and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea consider the other government to be illegitimate.
Either way, the CPC absolutely does follow ML-XJT. That guides their entire political economy and their strategy as a whole with regards to Socialism with Chinese Characteristics.
Technically it’s the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, both the Republic of Korea and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea consider the other government to be illegitimate.
Either way, the CPC absolutely does follow ML-XJT. That guides their entire political economy and their strategy as a whole with regards to Socialism with Chinese Characteristics.