Korea-North

Country Korea-North
Capital Pyongyang
Continent Asia
Currency North Korean won(KPW)
Languages Korean

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Introduction

An independent kingdom for much of its long history, Korea was occupied by Japan beginning in 1905 following the Russo-Japanese War. Five years later, Japan formally annexed the entire peninsula. Following World War II, Korea was split with the northern half coming under Soviet-sponsored Communist control. After failing in the Korean War (1950-53) to conquer the US-backed Republic of Korea (ROK) in the southern portion by force, North Korea (DPRK), under its founder President KIM Il Sung, adopted a policy of ostensible diplomatic and economic "self-reliance" as a check against outside influence. The DPRK demonized the US as the ultimate threat to its social system through state-funded propaganda, and molded political, economic, and military policies around the core ideological objective of eventual unification of Korea under Pyongyang's control. KIM's son, the current ruler KIM Jong Il, was officially designated as his father's successor in 1980, assuming a growing political and managerial role until the elder KIM's death in 1994. After decades of economic mismanagement and resource misallocation, the DPRK since the mid-1990s has relied heavily on international aid to feed its population. North Korea's history of regional military provocations, proliferation of military-related items, long-range missile development, WMD programs including tests of nuclear devices in 2006 and 2009, and massive conventional armed forces are of major concern to the international community.

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?Urging Pivot on North Korea, South’s Leader Calls for Easing Sanctions - The New York Times?Urging Pivot on North Korea, South’s Leader Calls for Easing Sanctions  The New York Times
North Korea Tests 'New-Type Weapon' Days After Missile Launch - NDTV
  1. North Korea Tests 'New-Type Weapon' Days After Missile Launch  NDTV
  2. Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit, North Korea Launches More Missiles  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
  3. 'Incurable Headache': North Korea's Kim Unveils New Missile, Spooks West | Firstpost Live | 4K  firstpost.com

Two North Korea members of Asian Games seek asylum in Japan, report says - The HinduTwo North Korea members of Asian Games seek asylum in Japan, report says  The Hindu
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles off east coast in three hours - CNNNorth Korea fires two ballistic missiles off east coast in three hours  CNN
Three South Korean military officers wounded in explosion near border - Al JazeeraThree South Korean military officers wounded in explosion near border  Al Jazeera
South Korea proposes nuclear freeze with Kim Jong Un in exchange for sanctions relief: Report - The Times of IndiaSouth Korea proposes nuclear freeze with Kim Jong Un in exchange for sanctions relief: Report  The Times of India
Lee Jae Myung pushes phased North Korea denuclearisation at UN - India TodayLee Jae Myung pushes phased North Korea denuclearisation at UN  India Today
Seoul seeks US sanctions relief deal to stop North Korea adding nuclear weapons: NYT - Telegraph IndiaSeoul seeks US sanctions relief deal to stop North Korea adding nuclear weapons: NYT  Telegraph India
North Korean Hackers Posed as Recruiters. They Infected 30,000 Devices Worldwide - inc.comNorth Korean Hackers Posed as Recruiters. They Infected 30,000 Devices Worldwide  inc.com
North Korea's Kim calls for modernising ideological tactics - thehansindia.comNorth Korea's Kim calls for modernising ideological tactics  thehansindia.com
North Korea’s Kim hails ‘new’ weapon thought to be hypersonic missile - The Japan TimesNorth Korea’s Kim hails ‘new’ weapon thought to be hypersonic missile  The Japan Times
Lee pushes phased North Korea nuclear plan at UN amid missile tests - India TodayLee pushes phased North Korea nuclear plan at UN amid missile tests  India Today
North Korea tests new hypersonic weapon as Kim Jong Un rebuffs talks - Financial TimesNorth Korea tests new hypersonic weapon as Kim Jong Un rebuffs talks  Financial Times
North Korea's Kim hails 'new-type weapon' days after missile launch sparks anger - Euronews.comNorth Korea's Kim hails 'new-type weapon' days after missile launch sparks anger  Euronews.com
South Korea’s Lee urges sanctions relief in exchange for North Korean nuclear freeze - ????South Korea’s Lee urges sanctions relief in exchange for North Korean nuclear freeze  ????
North Korea touts hypersonic missile as ‘incurable headache’ for enemies - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea touts hypersonic missile as ‘incurable headache’ for enemies  Korea JoongAng Daily
South Korea's Lee urges US to ease North Korea sanctions to freeze nuclear programs, NYT says - ReutersSouth Korea's Lee urges US to ease North Korea sanctions to freeze nuclear programs, NYT says  Reuters
Kim Jong-Un Watches New Missiles Put To The Test As North Korea Showcases Military Power | Videos - Hindustan TimesKim Jong-Un Watches New Missiles Put To The Test As North Korea Showcases Military Power | Videos  Hindustan Times
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of a 'new-type weapon' system, touting it as evidence of the country's advancing military technology, state media reported Tuesday. Full story in the comments. - linkedin.comSEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of a 'new-type weapon' system, touting it as evidence of the country's advancing military technology, state media reported Tuesday. Full story in the comments.  linkedin.com
North Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonic - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosNorth Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonic  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
North Korea reports new missile test designed to give enemy 'incurable headache' - ReutersNorth Korea reports new missile test designed to give enemy 'incurable headache'  Reuters
North Korea says latest missile tests used hypersonic-linked weapons system - India TodayNorth Korea says latest missile tests used hypersonic-linked weapons system  India Today
Land mine explodes at DMZ during military Op over suspected North Korean minefield: South Korea - thehawk.inLand mine explodes at DMZ during military Op over suspected North Korean minefield: South Korea  thehawk.in
North Korea-linked "WaterPlum" massive campaign infects 30.000+ thousands of devices across more than 100 countries - Digital Watch ObservatoryNorth Korea-linked "WaterPlum" massive campaign infects 30.000+ thousands of devices across more than 100 countries  Digital Watch Observatory
North Korea touts new weapon system test - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea touts new weapon system test  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea reports new missile test designed to give enemy ‘incurable headache’ - NBC NewsNorth Korea reports new missile test designed to give enemy ‘incurable headache’  NBC News
North Korea tested ‘new’ hypersonic missile on Sunday: State media - NK NewsNorth Korea tested ‘new’ hypersonic missile on Sunday: State media  NK News
North Korea Tests New Combat Weapon Under Kim Jong Un’s Watch | Videos - Hindustan TimesNorth Korea Tests New Combat Weapon Under Kim Jong Un’s Watch | Videos  Hindustan Times
Cargo trucks appear to cross China-North Korea bridge after 12-year delay - NK NewsCargo trucks appear to cross China-North Korea bridge after 12-year delay  NK News
North Korea claims test of new 'ultra-modern' missile - upi.comNorth Korea claims test of new 'ultra-modern' missile  upi.com
North Korea defends overseas labor program, rejecting sanctions report - NBC NewsNorth Korea defends overseas labor program, rejecting sanctions report  NBC News
Russia’s Kursk to boost tourism at combat sites of North Korean soldiers - NK NewsRussia’s Kursk to boost tourism at combat sites of North Korean soldiers  NK News
South Korean firms seek debt relief as North Korea business hopes collapse - Korea JoongAng DailySouth Korean firms seek debt relief as North Korea business hopes collapse  Korea JoongAng Daily
Seoul, Washington and Tokyo reaffirm North Korea denuclearization pledge - ????Seoul, Washington and Tokyo reaffirm North Korea denuclearization pledge  ????
South Korea's Lee tells AP he wants step-by-step approach to North Korea's nuclear dismantlement - AP NewsSouth Korea's Lee tells AP he wants step-by-step approach to North Korea's nuclear dismantlement  AP News
North Korea's missile arsenal: Kim shifts from testing to coordinated strike drills - WIONNorth Korea's missile arsenal: Kim shifts from testing to coordinated strike drills  WION
Kim Jong Un hails the test of a new "hypersonic" weapon and asserts that it gives Pyongyang's enemies an "incurable headache." - ??? ????????Kim Jong Un hails the test of a new "hypersonic" weapon and asserts that it gives Pyongyang's enemies an "incurable headache."  ??? ????????
N. Korea tests upgraded hypersonic missile, experts say - The Korea HeraldN. Korea tests upgraded hypersonic missile, experts say  The Korea Herald
US, Japan and South Korea Reaffirm Trilateral Cooperation on Security, North Korea and Economic Resilience - IBG NewsUS, Japan and South Korea Reaffirm Trilateral Cooperation on Security, North Korea and Economic Resilience  IBG News
Japan Dismantles First North Korean Laptop Farm as US and Allies Detail Wider Scheme - SecurityWeekJapan Dismantles First North Korean Laptop Farm as US and Allies Detail Wider Scheme  SecurityWeek
South Korea urges Donald Trump to ease North Korea sanctions for nuclear freeze deal - The Jerusalem PostSouth Korea urges Donald Trump to ease North Korea sanctions for nuclear freeze deal  The Jerusalem Post
North Korea deploys warship ‘capable of annihilating retaliatory strikes’ - Al JazeeraNorth Korea deploys warship ‘capable of annihilating retaliatory strikes’  Al Jazeera
DMZ mine investigation underway, South questions North's involvement - Korea JoongAng DailyDMZ mine investigation underway, South questions North's involvement  Korea JoongAng Daily
Explosion injures 3 South Korean military officers in border area with North Korea - UdayavaniExplosion injures 3 South Korean military officers in border area with North Korea  Udayavani
South Korea's KISA: Security-Specialized AI Is a National Strategic Asset—North Korea Threat Data Is the Competitive Edge - finance.biggo.comSouth Korea's KISA: Security-Specialized AI Is a National Strategic Asset—North Korea Threat Data Is the Competitive Edge  finance.biggo.com
North Korea tests hypersonic missile system: 2 missiles travel up to 600 km; Kim Jong Un says weapon will c... - Bhaskar EnglishNorth Korea tests hypersonic missile system: 2 missiles travel up to 600 km; Kim Jong Un says weapon will c...  Bhaskar English
President Lee plans to call for phased denuclearization of N. Korea at UN - The Korea TimesPresident Lee plans to call for phased denuclearization of N. Korea at UN  The Korea Times
Incurable Headache: Kim Hails North Korea Weapon Test - StratNews GlobalIncurable Headache: Kim Hails North Korea Weapon Test  StratNews Global
South Korea, North Korea draw in Asian Games women’s football group finale - Korea JoongAng DailySouth Korea, North Korea draw in Asian Games women’s football group finale  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea launches 2 ballistic missiles toward the sea and dials up pressure on the US - AP NewsNorth Korea launches 2 ballistic missiles toward the sea and dials up pressure on the US  AP News
North Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonic - iNFOnews.caNorth Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonic  iNFOnews.ca
Opinion | Why Trump-Xi summit must put Korean peninsula back on the agenda - South China Morning PostOpinion | Why Trump-Xi summit must put Korean peninsula back on the agenda  South China Morning Post
Two North Koreans at Asian Games reportedly wish to seek asylum in Japan - Korea JoongAng DailyTwo North Koreans at Asian Games reportedly wish to seek asylum in Japan  Korea JoongAng Daily
Lee urges Trump-Kim talks to resume through ‘political decision’ ahead of UN General Assembly - Korea JoongAng DailyLee urges Trump-Kim talks to resume through ‘political decision’ ahead of UN General Assembly  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea fires off two ballistic missiles - The Japan TimesNorth Korea fires off two ballistic missiles  The Japan Times
South Korea's Lee plans to call for phased denuclearization of North Korea at UN - Bozeman Daily ChronicleSouth Korea's Lee plans to call for phased denuclearization of North Korea at UN  Bozeman Daily Chronicle
North Korea denounces MSMT as ‘ghost group’ over its overseas labor findings - NK NewsNorth Korea denounces MSMT as ‘ghost group’ over its overseas labor findings  NK News
New defense minister urges N. Korea to halt border-hardening following DMZ explosion - The Korea HeraldNew defense minister urges N. Korea to halt border-hardening following DMZ explosion  The Korea Herald
North Korea Tests New Weapon System, Kim Jong Un Claims Advanced Technology - english.ratopati.comNorth Korea Tests New Weapon System, Kim Jong Un Claims Advanced Technology  english.ratopati.com
Ukrainian medics recall how they saved North Korean POW captured by Kyiv - NK NewsUkrainian medics recall how they saved North Korean POW captured by Kyiv  NK News
North Korea's Kim hails 'new-type weapon' days after missile launch - The Manila TimesNorth Korea's Kim hails 'new-type weapon' days after missile launch  The Manila Times
South Korea's Lee to call for phased denuclearization of North Korea at UN - United News of BangladeshSouth Korea's Lee to call for phased denuclearization of North Korea at UN  United News of Bangladesh
North Korea's Kim hails 'new-type weapon' days after missile launch - CNANorth Korea's Kim hails 'new-type weapon' days after missile launch  CNA
S. Korea, US, Japan reaffirm N. Korea denuclearization goal, call for dialogue - The Korea HeraldS. Korea, US, Japan reaffirm N. Korea denuclearization goal, call for dialogue  The Korea Herald
North Korea’s job interview scam runs both ways - Help Net SecurityNorth Korea’s job interview scam runs both ways  Help Net Security
South Korea’s Lee urges US to ease North Korea sanctions to freeze nuclear programs, NYT says - InternazionaleSouth Korea’s Lee urges US to ease North Korea sanctions to freeze nuclear programs, NYT says  Internazionale
Top diplomats of US, ROK, Japan reaffirm North Korean denuclearization goal - NK NewsTop diplomats of US, ROK, Japan reaffirm North Korean denuclearization goal  NK News
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into East Sea - Le Monde.frNorth Korea fires two ballistic missiles into East Sea  Le Monde.fr
North Korea fires two suspected ballistic missiles off east coast within three hours - ReutersNorth Korea fires two suspected ballistic missiles off east coast within three hours  Reuters
South Korea, US and Japan reaffirm North Korea denuclearization goal - Korea JoongAng DailySouth Korea, US and Japan reaffirm North Korea denuclearization goal  Korea JoongAng Daily
Trump says he plans to meet with North Korea's Kim this year - ReutersTrump says he plans to meet with North Korea's Kim this year  Reuters
Kim Jong Un oversees test of North Korea’s new weapon system - Latest news from AzerbaijanKim Jong Un oversees test of North Korea’s new weapon system  Latest news from Azerbaijan
Ex-U.S. envoy raises U.S.-North Korea summit possibility in Seoul - upi.comEx-U.S. envoy raises U.S.-North Korea summit possibility in Seoul  upi.com
South Korea's Lee plans to call for phased denuclearization of North Korea at UN - independent.co.ukSouth Korea's Lee plans to call for phased denuclearization of North Korea at UN  independent.co.uk
Russia and North Korea deepen relations with symbolic road bridge - Al JazeeraRussia and North Korea deepen relations with symbolic road bridge  Al Jazeera
Explosion in the demilitarized zone of Korea, three injured - vreme.comExplosion in the demilitarized zone of Korea, three injured  vreme.com
South Korea questions North’s claim about new ‘ultra-modern’ weapon after launches - stripes.comSouth Korea questions North’s claim about new ‘ultra-modern’ weapon after launches  stripes.com
North Korea says it tested new weapon — Korea Herald - UA.NEWSNorth Korea says it tested new weapon — Korea Herald  UA.NEWS
South Korea president urges US to ease North Korea sanctions to freeze nuclear programmes: Report - CNASouth Korea president urges US to ease North Korea sanctions to freeze nuclear programmes: Report  CNA
South Korean president urges US to ease North Korea sanctions - UA.NEWSSouth Korean president urges US to ease North Korea sanctions  UA.NEWS
South Korea calls on US to ease sanctions against North Korea: what prompted this move - ukranews.comSouth Korea calls on US to ease sanctions against North Korea: what prompted this move  ukranews.com
Defense Minister Kang Demands North Korea Halt DMZ Fortification - ????Defense Minister Kang Demands North Korea Halt DMZ Fortification  ????
Kim Jong Un oversees test of North Korea's latest weapon system - PHOTO - Caliber.AzKim Jong Un oversees test of North Korea's latest weapon system - PHOTO  Caliber.Az
North Korea reports 'successful' test of new weapon - nhk.or.jpNorth Korea reports 'successful' test of new weapon  nhk.or.jp
North Korea Endures 'No Medal' Humiliation at Asian Games - ????North Korea Endures 'No Medal' Humiliation at Asian Games  ????
North Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonic - TimesLIVENorth Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonic  TimesLIVE
Successes and Challenges of North Korea’s Five-Year Plan for Economic Development: Assessment and Outlook - 38 NorthSuccesses and Challenges of North Korea’s Five-Year Plan for Economic Development: Assessment and Outlook  38 North
North Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonic - independent.co.ukNorth Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonic  independent.co.uk
North Korean KN-23 variant reaches 70 km as missile tests push higher - The New Voice of UkraineNorth Korean KN-23 variant reaches 70 km as missile tests push higher  The New Voice of Ukraine
North Korea says it tested new combat weapon system —report - GMA NetworkNorth Korea says it tested new combat weapon system —report  GMA Network
Japan, US, South Korea call on North Korea to resume dialogue - ????Japan, US, South Korea call on North Korea to resume dialogue  ????
North Korea announces the test of a new key weapon for its arsenal - DemócrataNorth Korea announces the test of a new key weapon for its arsenal  Demócrata
North Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonic - Oskaloosa HeraldNorth Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonic  Oskaloosa Herald
Howard X impersonates Kim Jong-un at Korea-North Korea match, police intervene - CHOSUNBIZ - biz.chosun.comHoward X impersonates Kim Jong-un at Korea-North Korea match, police intervene - CHOSUNBIZ  biz.chosun.com
President Lee Proposes Sanctions for North Korea's Nuclear, ICBM Freeze - ????President Lee Proposes Sanctions for North Korea's Nuclear, ICBM Freeze  ????
North Korea coach bristles at political interpretation of match with South - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea coach bristles at political interpretation of match with South  Korea JoongAng Daily
South Korea's Lee plans to call for phased denuclearization of North Korea at UN - CTV NewsSouth Korea's Lee plans to call for phased denuclearization of North Korea at UN  CTV News
North Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonic - Toronto StarNorth Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonic  Toronto Star
North Korean supporters energize inter-Korean Asian Games football showdown in Japan - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korean supporters energize inter-Korean Asian Games football showdown in Japan  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonic - The Seattle TimesNorth Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonic  The Seattle Times