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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Russia gives North Korea a million barrels of oil, report finds - BBC.comRussia gives North Korea a million barrels of oil, report finds  BBC.com
Russia gave North Korea oil, anti-air missiles in exchange for troops: officials - The Hindu
  1. Russia gave North Korea oil, anti-air missiles in exchange for troops: officials  The Hindu
  2. Russia Gave North Korea Anti-Air Missiles In Exchange Of Troops: South Korea  NDTV
  3. South Korea says Russia sent North Korea missiles in exchange for troops  Al Jazeera English

North Korea sends soldiers to Russia, gets bears, lion in return - Hindustan TimesNorth Korea sends soldiers to Russia, gets bears, lion in return  Hindustan Times
Lion, Bears, Cockatoos: Vladimir Putin's "Gifts" To Kim Jong's North Korea - NDTVLion, Bears, Cockatoos: Vladimir Putin's "Gifts" To Kim Jong's North Korea  NDTV
Putin ‘gifts’ lion, cockatoos and brown bears to North Korea zoo - The Indian ExpressPutin ‘gifts’ lion, cockatoos and brown bears to North Korea zoo  The Indian Express
World War III officially begins…: Ukraine ex-commander claims N. Korea, Iran, China siding with Russia in conflict | Today News - MintWorld War III officially begins…: Ukraine ex-commander claims N. Korea, Iran, China siding with Russia in conflict | Today News  Mint
Video | China, North Korea, Iran Supplying Arms To Russian President Vladimir Putin's Men: US - NDTVVideo | China, North Korea, Iran Supplying Arms To Russian President Vladimir Putin's Men: US  NDTV
World War 3 has officially begun? Ukraine's ex-commander makes BIG claim, says North Korea, Iran, China siding - DNA IndiaWorld War 3 has officially begun? Ukraine's ex-commander makes BIG claim, says North Korea, Iran, China siding  DNA India
Satellite Imagery Exposes Russia Smuggling Illicit Oil To North Korea - NDTVSatellite Imagery Exposes Russia Smuggling Illicit Oil To North Korea  NDTV
North Korea's Kim Accuses US Of Escalating Tensions, Warns Of Nuclear War - NDTV
  1. North Korea's Kim Accuses US Of Escalating Tensions, Warns Of Nuclear War  NDTV
  2. North Korea's Kim accuses U.S. of stoking tension, warns of nuclear war, state media says  The Hindu
  3. North Korea condemns US military drills with South Korea and Japan  The Economic Times

Ukraine war briefing: US expects thousands of North Korean troops to enter Ukraine combat ‘soon’ - The GuardianUkraine war briefing: US expects thousands of North Korean troops to enter Ukraine combat ‘soon’  The Guardian
Microsoft shares latest intelligence on North Korean and Chinese threat actors at CYBERWARCON - MicrosoftMicrosoft shares latest intelligence on North Korean and Chinese threat actors at CYBERWARCON  Microsoft
North Korea's troop deployment to Russia jeopardizes China's balancing act - VOA AsiaNorth Korea's troop deployment to Russia jeopardizes China's balancing act  VOA Asia
Russia-Ukraine war: Seoul says Russia gave North Korea anti-air missiles in exchange for troops - WIONRussia-Ukraine war: Seoul says Russia gave North Korea anti-air missiles in exchange for troops  WION
Understanding the China-North Korea Relationship - Council on Foreign RelationsUnderstanding the China-North Korea Relationship  Council on Foreign Relations
North Korea Condemns Naval Exercise Involving Japan, South Korea And U.S. - Bharat ShaktiNorth Korea Condemns Naval Exercise Involving Japan, South Korea And U.S.  Bharat Shakti
Any new Trump–Kim summit risks another no deal. The US must nurture old alliances to contain North Korea - Chatham HouseAny new Trump–Kim summit risks another no deal. The US must nurture old alliances to contain North Korea  Chatham House
North Korean troops massed in Russia to enter Ukraine war 'soon,’ Pentagon chief says - VOA AsiaNorth Korean troops massed in Russia to enter Ukraine war 'soon,’ Pentagon chief says  VOA Asia
South Korea claims Russia is sending air-defence missiles to North Korea in return for troops against Ukraine - FirstpostSouth Korea claims Russia is sending air-defence missiles to North Korea in return for troops against Ukraine  Firstpost
Seoul says Russia sent air-defence missiles to North Korea in return for troops - The GuardianSeoul says Russia sent air-defence missiles to North Korea in return for troops  The Guardian
North Korea sent more conventional weapons to Russia, South Korea says - The Associated PressNorth Korea sent more conventional weapons to Russia, South Korea says  The Associated Press
North Korean troops ‘fighting Ukraine in Kursk’: a brief history of Moscow and Pyongyang’s all-weather ties - The Indian ExpressNorth Korean troops ‘fighting Ukraine in Kursk’: a brief history of Moscow and Pyongyang’s all-weather ties  The Indian Express
Screams, Eerie Laughter: North Korea's New Weapons Against South Korea - NDTVScreams, Eerie Laughter: North Korea's New Weapons Against South Korea  NDTV
Lion, 2 Bears, 40 Ducks: Putin Gifts Dozens Of Animals To North Korea - NDTVLion, 2 Bears, 40 Ducks: Putin Gifts Dozens Of Animals To North Korea  NDTV
South Korea official says Russia provided anti-air missile to North Korea - ReutersSouth Korea official says Russia provided anti-air missile to North Korea  Reuters
North Korea's ‘noise bombing’ is making life miserable for this village in South: Report - Hindustan TimesNorth Korea's ‘noise bombing’ is making life miserable for this village in South: Report  Hindustan Times
North Korea condemns US military drills with South Korea and Japan - ReutersNorth Korea condemns US military drills with South Korea and Japan  Reuters
Ukraine is being hit with a surge of attacks using North Korean missiles. Western components help make it possible - CNNUkraine is being hit with a surge of attacks using North Korean missiles. Western components help make it possible  CNN
Kim Jong's North Korea may send 1 lakh troops to help Vladimir Putin in Russia-Ukraine war - Hindustan TimesKim Jong's North Korea may send 1 lakh troops to help Vladimir Putin in Russia-Ukraine war  Hindustan Times
North Korea condemns US military drills with South Korea, Japan - The Tribune IndiaNorth Korea condemns US military drills with South Korea, Japan  The Tribune India
North Korea hackers behind 2019 $42 mln Ethereum heist, South Korea police say - ReutersNorth Korea hackers behind 2019 $42 mln Ethereum heist, South Korea police say  Reuters
The CNS North Korea Missile Test Database - Nuclear Threat InitiativeThe CNS North Korea Missile Test Database  Nuclear Threat Initiative
North Korea's Kim accuses US of stoking tension, warns of nuclear war - ReutersNorth Korea's Kim accuses US of stoking tension, warns of nuclear war  Reuters
Will North Korea annoy China, having sent troops to fight alongside Russia? - The InterpreterWill North Korea annoy China, having sent troops to fight alongside Russia?  The Interpreter
Guns for yaks? Putin sends dozens of zoo animals to North Korea as sign of support - POLITICO EuropeGuns for yaks? Putin sends dozens of zoo animals to North Korea as sign of support  POLITICO Europe
Russia gave North Korea anti-air missiles in exchange for troops, Seoul says - VOA AsiaRussia gave North Korea anti-air missiles in exchange for troops, Seoul says  VOA Asia
What we know about North Korean troops in Ukraine - BBC.comWhat we know about North Korean troops in Ukraine  BBC.com
Satellite images show North Korea broke sanctions to get Russian oil - The IndependentSatellite images show North Korea broke sanctions to get Russian oil  The Independent
North Korea troops have joined Ukraine war battles as part of Russian units, Seoul says - ReutersNorth Korea troops have joined Ukraine war battles as part of Russian units, Seoul says  Reuters
North Korea’s Kim meets Russian minister amid deepening ties - Al Jazeera EnglishNorth Korea’s Kim meets Russian minister amid deepening ties  Al Jazeera English
'House of horrors': Investigators discover what's inside North Korean missile after deadly strike - CNN'House of horrors': Investigators discover what's inside North Korean missile after deadly strike  CNN
North Korea says its revised constitution defines South Korea as ’hostile State’ for first time - The HinduNorth Korea says its revised constitution defines South Korea as ’hostile State’ for first time  The Hindu
Zelenskyy says North Korea may send 100k troops to Ukraine, as war reaches 1,000 days - The GuardianZelenskyy says North Korea may send 100k troops to Ukraine, as war reaches 1,000 days  The Guardian
Putin sends African lion, brown bears and cockatoos to North Korea as gift of support - The GuardianPutin sends African lion, brown bears and cockatoos to North Korea as gift of support  The Guardian
Putin gifts lion and brown bears to North Korea zoo - BBC.comPutin gifts lion and brown bears to North Korea zoo  BBC.com
N Korea declares S Korea 'hostile state' after demolishing road connections - Business StandardN Korea declares S Korea 'hostile state' after demolishing road connections  Business Standard
South Korea says Russia supplied anti-air missiles to North Korea - EuronewsSouth Korea says Russia supplied anti-air missiles to North Korea  Euronews
Russia supplied air defense missiles to North Korea in return for its troops, South Korea says - The Associated PressRussia supplied air defense missiles to North Korea in return for its troops, South Korea says  The Associated Press
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un threatens to destroy South Korea with nuclear strikes if provoked - The HinduNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un threatens to destroy South Korea with nuclear strikes if provoked  The Hindu
North Korea Getting New Air Defenses In Return For Supporting Russia In Ukraine: Official - The War ZoneNorth Korea Getting New Air Defenses In Return For Supporting Russia In Ukraine: Official  The War Zone
FBI seizes websites that North Koreans allegedly used to impersonate American companies - CNNFBI seizes websites that North Koreans allegedly used to impersonate American companies  CNN
North Korea: Where Christians are the Enemy of the State - International Christian ConcernNorth Korea: Where Christians are the Enemy of the State  International Christian Concern
North Korea's Kim takes a swipe at Washington over military alliances - NBC NewsNorth Korea's Kim takes a swipe at Washington over military alliances  NBC News
Breaking News: North Korea Secretly Unveils Tianma-2 New Locally Made Main Battle Tank - Army RecognitionBreaking News: North Korea Secretly Unveils Tianma-2 New Locally Made Main Battle Tank  Army Recognition
South Korea links 2019 crypto heist to North Korea - Dig Watch UpdatesSouth Korea links 2019 crypto heist to North Korea  Dig Watch Updates
How dangerous is North Korea's war rhetoric? - DW (English)How dangerous is North Korea's war rhetoric?  DW (English)
NATO chief meets Trump in Florida to discuss global security and Russia-North Korea ties - WIONNATO chief meets Trump in Florida to discuss global security and Russia-North Korea ties  WION
South Korea pledges countermeasures over North Korea-Russia military cooperation - The HinduSouth Korea pledges countermeasures over North Korea-Russia military cooperation  The Hindu
Trash carried by a North Korean balloon again falls on the presidential compound in Seoul - The HinduTrash carried by a North Korean balloon again falls on the presidential compound in Seoul  The Hindu
South Korea calls for withdrawal of alleged North Korean troops in Russia - Business StandardSouth Korea calls for withdrawal of alleged North Korean troops in Russia  Business Standard
North Korea's Kim urges military to prepare for war - DW (English)North Korea's Kim urges military to prepare for war  DW (English)
North Korea fires intercontinental ballistic missile - BBC.comNorth Korea fires intercontinental ballistic missile  BBC.com
With the Korean peninsula heating up, what is the likelihood of war? - The Indian ExpressWith the Korean peninsula heating up, what is the likelihood of war?  The Indian Express
Russia Supplies Air Defense to North Korea as Kim Jong Un Threatens Nuclear War - Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesRussia Supplies Air Defense to North Korea as Kim Jong Un Threatens Nuclear War  Foundation for Defense of Democracies
South Korean authorities: in exchange for soldiers, Russia provided North Korea with an air defense system - Belsat.euSouth Korean authorities: in exchange for soldiers, Russia provided North Korea with an air defense system  Belsat.eu
South Korea warns it may supply arms to Ukraine amid reports of North Korean troops in Russia - The Indian ExpressSouth Korea warns it may supply arms to Ukraine amid reports of North Korean troops in Russia  The Indian Express
North Korea and Russia agree to expand their economic cooperation - The Associated PressNorth Korea and Russia agree to expand their economic cooperation  The Associated Press
North Korean leader says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility - ABC NewsNorth Korean leader says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility  ABC News
North Korea revises Constitution, declares South Korea as 'hostile State' - The Times of IndiaNorth Korea revises Constitution, declares South Korea as 'hostile State'  The Times of India
North Korea’s Kim orders mass production of attack drones: State media - Al Jazeera EnglishNorth Korea’s Kim orders mass production of attack drones: State media  Al Jazeera English
Missiles supplied to North Korea in return for troops - mid-day.comMissiles supplied to North Korea in return for troops  mid-day.com
North Korea's Kim Jong-un orders 'mass production' of suicide attack drones - The Times of IndiaNorth Korea's Kim Jong-un orders 'mass production' of suicide attack drones  The Times of India
North Korea sent 3,000 troops to Russia for Ukraine war, says South Korea - India TodayNorth Korea sent 3,000 troops to Russia for Ukraine war, says South Korea  India Today
Ukraine war briefing: North Korean soldiers ‘fighting in Russian elite units’ - The GuardianUkraine war briefing: North Korean soldiers ‘fighting in Russian elite units’  The Guardian
US restricting Ukraine’s strikes to Kursk a “signal” to North Korea - Al Jazeera EnglishUS restricting Ukraine’s strikes to Kursk a “signal” to North Korea  Al Jazeera English
North Korea's Kim again threatens to use nuclear weapons against South Korea, U.S. - The HinduNorth Korea's Kim again threatens to use nuclear weapons against South Korea, U.S.  The Hindu
Emboldened North Korea awaits second Trump administration - VOA AsiaEmboldened North Korea awaits second Trump administration  VOA Asia
South Korea unveils most powerful missile, which can reach North Korea’s underground bunkers - The HinduSouth Korea unveils most powerful missile, which can reach North Korea’s underground bunkers  The Hindu
Russia, North Korea agree to boost charter flights after trade meeting, TASS and KCNA say - ReutersRussia, North Korea agree to boost charter flights after trade meeting, TASS and KCNA say  Reuters
Russia supplied anti-air missiles to North Korea, Seoul says - DW (English)Russia supplied anti-air missiles to North Korea, Seoul says  DW (English)
Korea Balloon War - The HinduKorea Balloon War  The Hindu
Russia Gifts Bears and a Lion to North Korea - The New York TimesRussia Gifts Bears and a Lion to North Korea  The New York Times
US warns Russia-North Korea cooperation will be a major challenge - News.AzUS warns Russia-North Korea cooperation will be a major challenge  News.Az
N Korea condemns U.S. military drills with S Korea and Japan - Japan TodayN Korea condemns U.S. military drills with S Korea and Japan  Japan Today
Trump claimed Kim Jong Un missed him. The North Korea leader has a different message - The IndependentTrump claimed Kim Jong Un missed him. The North Korea leader has a different message  The Independent
US, South Korea and Japan slam ‘dangerous’ ties between Russia, North Korea - Al Jazeera EnglishUS, South Korea and Japan slam ‘dangerous’ ties between Russia, North Korea  Al Jazeera English
North Korea blows up key road links to South Korea amid rising tensions, here’s all you need to know - The Indian ExpressNorth Korea blows up key road links to South Korea amid rising tensions, here’s all you need to know  The Indian Express
North Korea's Kim Jong Un says South Korea is a foreign, hostile country: Report - Deccan HeraldNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un says South Korea is a foreign, hostile country: Report  Deccan Herald
Watch moment North Korea blows up roads connecting to South Korea - BBC.comWatch moment North Korea blows up roads connecting to South Korea  BBC.com
Russia gave North Korea oil, anti-air missiles: Seoul - ????Russia gave North Korea oil, anti-air missiles: Seoul  ????
Russia gifts North Korea over 70 zoo animals - EuronewsRussia gifts North Korea over 70 zoo animals  Euronews
US warns of growing North Korean military support for Russia's war - Business StandardUS warns of growing North Korean military support for Russia's war  Business Standard
North Korea confirms launch of ICBM in longest-ever ballistic missile test - Al Jazeera EnglishNorth Korea confirms launch of ICBM in longest-ever ballistic missile test  Al Jazeera English
Trump picks ex-N. Korea policy official as his principal deputy national security adviser - ??????Trump picks ex-N. Korea policy official as his principal deputy national security adviser  ??????
South Korea Considers Response to North Korean Troops in Russia - Asia Pacific Foundation of CanadaSouth Korea Considers Response to North Korean Troops in Russia  Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
Putin gifts zoo animals, including lion and bears, to North Korean zoo - ReutersPutin gifts zoo animals, including lion and bears, to North Korean zoo  Reuters
South Korea says North Korea has again launched trash-carrying balloons across the border - The HinduSouth Korea says North Korea has again launched trash-carrying balloons across the border  The Hindu
North Korean troops in Russia to fight Ukraine, says South Korea - The Indian ExpressNorth Korean troops in Russia to fight Ukraine, says South Korea  The Indian Express
North Korea Condemns US Military Drills with South Korea, Japan - Asharq Al-awsat - EnglishNorth Korea Condemns US Military Drills with South Korea, Japan  Asharq Al-awsat - English
North Korean General Wounded in Ukrainian Missile Strike on Kursk Region – WSJ - The Moscow TimesNorth Korean General Wounded in Ukrainian Missile Strike on Kursk Region – WSJ  The Moscow Times
North Korea: Act on Abuses Cited at UN - Human Rights WatchNorth Korea: Act on Abuses Cited at UN  Human Rights Watch