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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North Korea tests ballistic missiles as tensions with Seoul escalate - Euronews.com
  1. North Korea tests ballistic missiles as tensions with Seoul escalate  Euronews.com
  2. Suspected ballistic missile fired by North Korea falls into sea after just 10 minutes following ‘abnormality’  The Independent
  3. North Korea says its latest tests included missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads  CNN

Breaking news live updates, April 9: North Korea tests bomb warhead; Haiti postpones voter registration for first election in 10 years & more - The Times of IndiaBreaking news live updates, April 9: North Korea tests bomb warhead; Haiti postpones voter registration for first election in 10 years & more  The Times of India
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit North Korea between April 9 and 10 - The HinduChina's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit North Korea between April 9 and 10  The Hindu
North Korea’s Surprise Offering to the South: Presidential Flattery - WSJNorth Korea’s Surprise Offering to the South: Presidential Flattery  WSJ
Kim Jong-un’s Daughter Drives a Tank as Talk Accelerates Around North Korea Succession - The New York TimesKim Jong-un’s Daughter Drives a Tank as Talk Accelerates Around North Korea Succession  The New York Times
Slice of Pyongyang in India: North Korea will be ‘country partner’ of Delhi film festival next month - The Indian ExpressSlice of Pyongyang in India: North Korea will be ‘country partner’ of Delhi film festival next month  The Indian Express
The Guardian view on North Korea and the Kims: whoever’s at the helm, the regime serves only itself | Editorial - The GuardianThe Guardian view on North Korea and the Kims: whoever’s at the helm, the regime serves only itself | Editorial  The Guardian
Japan and Australia Deepen Defense Ties Amid Middle East Turmoil and North Korea Missile Test - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineJapan and Australia Deepen Defense Ties Amid Middle East Turmoil and North Korea Missile Test  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
North Korea keeping Iran at arm’s length, reports Seoul - Al JazeeraNorth Korea keeping Iran at arm’s length, reports Seoul  Al Jazeera
How North Korea's 6-month long secret espionage program has crypto community rethinking security - CoinDeskHow North Korea's 6-month long secret espionage program has crypto community rethinking security  CoinDesk
Cluster bomb warheads: North Korea's latest missile test spooks Seoul - India TodayCluster bomb warheads: North Korea's latest missile test spooks Seoul  India Today
North Korea unveils cluster-bomb missile, electronic warfare capability - ReutersNorth Korea unveils cluster-bomb missile, electronic warfare capability  Reuters
North Korea Says It Tested an Electromagnetic Weapons System - Bloomberg.comNorth Korea Says It Tested an Electromagnetic Weapons System  Bloomberg.com
Over 2 Consecutive Days, North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Toward East Sea - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineOver 2 Consecutive Days, North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Toward East Sea  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
North Korea Tests Cluster-Warhead Missile Systems - GK TodayNorth Korea Tests Cluster-Warhead Missile Systems  GK Today
North Korea tests military assets including ballistic missile, KCNA reports | World News - Hindustan TimesNorth Korea tests military assets including ballistic missile, KCNA reports | World News  Hindustan Times
North Korea fires fresh ballistic missiles as war of words with Seoul intensifies - The Economic TimesNorth Korea fires fresh ballistic missiles as war of words with Seoul intensifies  The Economic Times
North Korea tests multiple weapon systems over three days, South remains alert - FirstpostNorth Korea tests multiple weapon systems over three days, South remains alert  Firstpost
North Korea test-fires ballistic missile with cluster munition warhead - TRT WorldNorth Korea test-fires ballistic missile with cluster munition warhead  TRT World
North Korea Tests Cluster-Bomb Warhead and Electromagnetic Weapons - StratNews GlobalNorth Korea Tests Cluster-Bomb Warhead and Electromagnetic Weapons  StratNews Global
North Korea fires suspected missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul’s diplomacy hopes - The HinduNorth Korea fires suspected missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul’s diplomacy hopes  The Hindu
North Korea Conducted Test of Electromagnetic Weapon System, KCNA Says - MintNorth Korea Conducted Test of Electromagnetic Weapon System, KCNA Says  Mint
Kim's rare praise, Lee's apology and then a barrage of missiles: Why did North Korea fire two rounds desp - The Times of IndiaKim's rare praise, Lee's apology and then a barrage of missiles: Why did North Korea fire two rounds desp  The Times of India
North Korea's Cutting-Edge Warfare Tests Sparks Global Attention - DevdiscourseNorth Korea's Cutting-Edge Warfare Tests Sparks Global Attention  Devdiscourse
China/North Korea/United States • Beijing's nuclear headache as Xi Jinping fears losing grip on Kim-Trump mediation - Intelligence OnlineChina/North Korea/United States • Beijing's nuclear headache as Xi Jinping fears losing grip on Kim-Trump mediation  Intelligence Online
Why are North and South Korea divided? - BritannicaWhy are North and South Korea divided?  Britannica
North Korea Fires Multiple Ballistic Missiles After Trump Announces Ceasefire With Iran - The Times of IndiaNorth Korea Fires Multiple Ballistic Missiles After Trump Announces Ceasefire With Iran  The Times of India
North Korea's New Missile Test Escalates Tensions - DevdiscourseNorth Korea's New Missile Test Escalates Tensions  Devdiscourse
North Korea's Missile Test Blitz: A Show of Strength Amid Diplomatic Isolation - DevdiscourseNorth Korea's Missile Test Blitz: A Show of Strength Amid Diplomatic Isolation  Devdiscourse
North Korea fires fresh unidentified ballistic missile, 2nd time on Wednesday - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea fires fresh unidentified ballistic missile, 2nd time on Wednesday  Anadolu Ajansi
North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South’s hopes for better ties - NBC NewsNorth Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South’s hopes for better ties  NBC News
North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South’s hopes for better ties - Los Angeles TimesNorth Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South’s hopes for better ties  Los Angeles Times
Belarus says it will open embassy in North Korea by August - NK NewsBelarus says it will open embassy in North Korea by August  NK News
N Korea fires multiple short-range missiles toward sea - Taipei TimesN Korea fires multiple short-range missiles toward sea  Taipei Times
North Korea rejects South's reading of Kim Yo Jong remarks - upi.comNorth Korea rejects South's reading of Kim Yo Jong remarks  upi.com
North Korean Congress Codifies New Nuclear Policy - The Jamestown FoundationNorth Korean Congress Codifies New Nuclear Policy  The Jamestown Foundation
North Korea courts Chinese fishing investment while preaching self-reliance - DailyNKNorth Korea courts Chinese fishing investment while preaching self-reliance  DailyNK
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul’s diplomacy hopes - The Japan TimesNorth Korea fires ballistic missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul’s diplomacy hopes  The Japan Times
Cuban president congratulates Kim Jong-un on re-election, affirms 'commitment to expanding friendship' - Korea JoongAng DailyCuban president congratulates Kim Jong-un on re-election, affirms 'commitment to expanding friendship'  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with cluster warhead - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with cluster warhead  Anadolu Ajansi
North Korea has launched missiles two days in a row, ROK military reveals - NK NewsNorth Korea has launched missiles two days in a row, ROK military reveals  NK News
China's foreign minister to visit North Korea to bolster loosened ties - ReutersChina's foreign minister to visit North Korea to bolster loosened ties  Reuters
North Korea tests cluster-bomb warhead capable of 'reducing any target to ashes' - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea tests cluster-bomb warhead capable of 'reducing any target to ashes'  Korea JoongAng Daily
South Korea turns to EU to revive talks with the North - DW.comSouth Korea turns to EU to revive talks with the North  DW.com
'Weapon will be used immediately...’: North Korea sends BIG message to US amid West Asia war, conducts drills with 600mm rocket launchers - WION'Weapon will be used immediately...’: North Korea sends BIG message to US amid West Asia war, conducts drills with 600mm rocket launchers  WION
North Korea says it tested missiles with cluster munitions, blackout bombs - NK NewsNorth Korea says it tested missiles with cluster munitions, blackout bombs  NK News
Cuban president congratulates N. Korea's Kim on reelection as top leader - The Korea TimesCuban president congratulates N. Korea's Kim on reelection as top leader  The Korea Times
North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South’s hopes for better ties - Aurora SentinelNorth Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South’s hopes for better ties  Aurora Sentinel
North Korea holds three days of weapons testing - report - RNZNorth Korea holds three days of weapons testing - report  RNZ
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul's diplomacy hopes - ReutersNorth Korea fires ballistic missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul's diplomacy hopes  Reuters
North Korea says its latest tests included missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads - The IndependentNorth Korea says its latest tests included missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads  The Independent
North Korea Tests 'Devil's Weapon' Cluster Munition Missile - ????North Korea Tests 'Devil's Weapon' Cluster Munition Missile  ????
North Korea Launches Missiles After South's Apology - ????North Korea Launches Missiles After South's Apology  ????
North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea - DW.comNorth Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea  DW.com
Air China Restores North Korea Service From late-April 2026 - AeroRoutesAir China Restores North Korea Service From late-April 2026  AeroRoutes
North Korea holds three days of weapons testing - CNANorth Korea holds three days of weapons testing  CNA
South Korea U-20 Women Crushed 0-5 by North Korea, Advances - ????South Korea U-20 Women Crushed 0-5 by North Korea, Advances  ????
North Korea tested ballistic missiles with cluster warheads, Seoul reports multiple launches - mezha.netNorth Korea tested ballistic missiles with cluster warheads, Seoul reports multiple launches  mezha.net
N. Korea says it tested ballistic missile tipped with cluster-bomb warhead - ????N. Korea says it tested ballistic missile tipped with cluster-bomb warhead  ????
North Korea says newly tested warhead can reduce targets to ‘ashes’ - Stars and StripesNorth Korea says newly tested warhead can reduce targets to ‘ashes’  Stars and Stripes
South Korea's PM, Trump discuss possible talks with North’s Kim Jong Un - The HinduSouth Korea's PM, Trump discuss possible talks with North’s Kim Jong Un  The Hindu
North Korea fires two rounds of ballistic missiles: Seoul military - DawnNorth Korea fires two rounds of ballistic missiles: Seoul military  Dawn
North Korea launches a second projectile in 2 days, Seoul says - PoliticoNorth Korea launches a second projectile in 2 days, Seoul says  Politico
North Korea reportedly tests missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads - nhk.or.jpNorth Korea reportedly tests missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads  nhk.or.jp
North Korea bats down Seoul’s ‘dream’ of inter-Korean thaw after rare praise - NK NewsNorth Korea bats down Seoul’s ‘dream’ of inter-Korean thaw after rare praise  NK News
North Korea unveils cluster-bomb missile, electronic warfare capability - The Straits TimesNorth Korea unveils cluster-bomb missile, electronic warfare capability  The Straits Times
North Korea missile test/launch by April 30, 2026? Trading Odds & Predictions - PolymarketNorth Korea missile test/launch by April 30, 2026? Trading Odds & Predictions  Polymarket
North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South's hopes for better ties - Fox NewsNorth Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South's hopes for better ties  Fox News
North Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles during U.S.-South Korea military drills - The HinduNorth Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles during U.S.-South Korea military drills  The Hindu
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea hold military drills - Al JazeeraNorth Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea hold military drills  Al Jazeera
North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South's hopes for better ties - Inquirer.comNorth Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South's hopes for better ties  Inquirer.com
Belarus leader gifts North Korea's Kim with rifle as they sign friendship treaty - BBCBelarus leader gifts North Korea's Kim with rifle as they sign friendship treaty  BBC
South Korea: North fired projectiles on two straight days - nhk.or.jpSouth Korea: North fired projectiles on two straight days  nhk.or.jp
North Korea's hijack of one of the web's most used open source projects was likely weeks in the making - TechCrunchNorth Korea's hijack of one of the web's most used open source projects was likely weeks in the making  TechCrunch
North Korea using elite rugby to entice English teachers from Britain - City AMNorth Korea using elite rugby to entice English teachers from Britain  City AM
New Report Reveals Testimonies of North Koreans Exploited Across Russia in 100,000-Strong Global State-Sponsored Forced-Labour Programme - Global Rights ComplianceNew Report Reveals Testimonies of North Koreans Exploited Across Russia in 100,000-Strong Global State-Sponsored Forced-Labour Programme  Global Rights Compliance
North Korea missile tests dash hopes of improved ties with South Korea - AnewZNorth Korea missile tests dash hopes of improved ties with South Korea  AnewZ
North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea - The Irish IndependentNorth Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea  The Irish Independent
North Korean vice economic minister to serve as new ambassador to Belarus - NK NewsNorth Korean vice economic minister to serve as new ambassador to Belarus  NK News
North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South's hopes for better ties - The Journal GazetteNorth Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South's hopes for better ties  The Journal Gazette
North Korea Launches Massive Ballistic Missile Barrage Amid South Korea-US Drills - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineNorth Korea Launches Massive Ballistic Missile Barrage Amid South Korea-US Drills  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
South Korea Holds Emergency Meeting After North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile - VOI.idSouth Korea Holds Emergency Meeting After North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile  VOI.id
North Korea’s Kim meets Lukashenko, slams ‘pressure ?on Belarus from West’ - Al JazeeraNorth Korea’s Kim meets Lukashenko, slams ‘pressure ?on Belarus from West’  Al Jazeera
Who is Kim Jong Un’s daughter, and could she be North Korea's next leader? - USA TodayWho is Kim Jong Un’s daughter, and could she be North Korea's next leader?  USA Today
Flu outbreak overwhelms North Korean hospitals as children develop pneumonia - DailyNKFlu outbreak overwhelms North Korean hospitals as children develop pneumonia  DailyNK
Kim Jong Un uses Iran war to justify North Korea’s decision to keep its nuclear weapons - CNNKim Jong Un uses Iran war to justify North Korea’s decision to keep its nuclear weapons  CNN
North Korea's Kim Jong Un reappointed as president of state affairs - Le Monde.frNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un reappointed as president of state affairs  Le Monde.fr
Photos of Kim Jong Un’s teen daughter driving a tank spark heir talk - USA TodayPhotos of Kim Jong Un’s teen daughter driving a tank spark heir talk  USA Today
North Korea's Kim Jong Un doubles down on nuclear program - DW.comNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un doubles down on nuclear program  DW.com
North Korea shows rare civility toward South after President Lee expresses regret over drones - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea shows rare civility toward South after President Lee expresses regret over drones  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea and Belarus sign ‘friendship and cooperation’ treaty - The GuardianNorth Korea and Belarus sign ‘friendship and cooperation’ treaty  The Guardian
Japan govt: Possible N. Korean ballistic missile falls outside EEZ - nhk.or.jpJapan govt: Possible N. Korean ballistic missile falls outside EEZ  nhk.or.jp
Kim vows to 'irreversibly' cement North Korea's nuclear status - NPRKim vows to 'irreversibly' cement North Korea's nuclear status  NPR
North Korea fires missiles into the sea as US and South Korea conduct military drills - The GuardianNorth Korea fires missiles into the sea as US and South Korea conduct military drills  The Guardian
Emergency alert as North Korea fires ballistic missile - The NightlyEmergency alert as North Korea fires ballistic missile  The Nightly
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles in two rounds: Seoul military - The Peninsula QatarNorth Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles in two rounds: Seoul military  The Peninsula Qatar
North Korea claimed that it proved its power by test-firing a short-range ballistic missile loaded w.. - ????North Korea claimed that it proved its power by test-firing a short-range ballistic missile loaded w..  ????
North Korea holds three days of weapons testing: KCNA - ABS-CBNNorth Korea holds three days of weapons testing: KCNA  ABS-CBN
Korea U-20 women suffer 0-5 loss to North Korea but advance to quarterfinals - CHOSUNBIZ - ChosunbizKorea U-20 women suffer 0-5 loss to North Korea but advance to quarterfinals - CHOSUNBIZ  Chosunbiz
Addressing the Tactical Nukes Challenge in North Korea’s ‘Assumed Battles’ Scenario - Stimson CenterAddressing the Tactical Nukes Challenge in North Korea’s ‘Assumed Battles’ Scenario  Stimson Center