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 boosting ability to manufacture nuclear arms, IAEA chief warns - Al Jazeera
  1. North Korea boosting ability to manufacture nuclear arms, IAEA chief warns  Al Jazeera
  2. 'Very serious increase': UN watchdog flags sharp rise in North Korea's nuclear activity at Yongbyon  The Times of India
  3. Video | While World Watches Iran, North Korea Quietly Expands Nukes  NDTV

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North Korea tests cruise and anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer - ReutersNorth Korea tests cruise and anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer  Reuters
Magyar vows to shut down Hungarian state TV akin to 'North Korea' - Euronews.comMagyar vows to shut down Hungarian state TV akin to 'North Korea'  Euronews.com
North Korea blasts Japan's diplomatic bluebook as 'grave provocation'. Here's why - WIONNorth Korea blasts Japan's diplomatic bluebook as 'grave provocation'. Here's why  WION
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North Korea leader Kim Jong Un oversees missile tests from new warship - News On AIRNorth Korea leader Kim Jong Un oversees missile tests from new warship  News On AIR
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North Korea's APT37 Uses Facebook Social Engineering to Deliver RokRAT Malware - The Hacker NewsNorth Korea's APT37 Uses Facebook Social Engineering to Deliver RokRAT Malware  The Hacker News
North Korea’s economy showing signs of recovery, says South Korea - National HeraldNorth Korea’s economy showing signs of recovery, says South Korea  National Herald
North Korea rapidly expanding nuclear weapons capability, UN watchdog warns - The GuardianNorth Korea rapidly expanding nuclear weapons capability, UN watchdog warns  The Guardian
North Korea leader’s sister says Seoul’s regret sending drones ‘wise behaviour’ - The HinduNorth Korea leader’s sister says Seoul’s regret sending drones ‘wise behaviour’  The Hindu
IAEA Flags Serious Escalation Over North Korea Nukes - WIONIAEA Flags Serious Escalation Over North Korea Nukes  WION
North Korea boosting ability to make nuclear weapons, IAEA chief says - Euronews.comNorth Korea boosting ability to make nuclear weapons, IAEA chief says  Euronews.com
Kim Jong Un oversees artillery contest on North Korean founder’s birthday - NK NewsKim Jong Un oversees artillery contest on North Korean founder’s birthday  NK News
North Korea Suspected of Being Behind April Fools’ Day Crypto Heist - WSJNorth Korea Suspected of Being Behind April Fools’ Day Crypto Heist  WSJ
N. Korea's Kim oversees artillery firing contest on state founder's birthday - TurnitinN. Korea's Kim oversees artillery firing contest on state founder's birthday  Turnitin
North Korea's Kim oversees artillery firing contest on state founder's birthday - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea's Kim oversees artillery firing contest on state founder's birthday  Korea JoongAng Daily
Chosen Soren's North Korea Visit Could Open Sanctions Loophole - JAPAN ForwardChosen Soren's North Korea Visit Could Open Sanctions Loophole  JAPAN Forward
Post-Party Congress Elections - 38 NorthPost-Party Congress Elections  38 North
Opinion | After years of neglect, China emerges as North Korea’s ‘top priority’ - South China Morning PostOpinion | After years of neglect, China emerges as North Korea’s ‘top priority’  South China Morning Post
Who was North Korea's Kim Il-sung? Ruthless ruler, icon or architect of the world’s most controlled regime - WIONWho was North Korea's Kim Il-sung? Ruthless ruler, icon or architect of the world’s most controlled regime  WION
UN nuclear watchdog chief seeks ROK support in tackling North Korean nuke threat - NK NewsUN nuclear watchdog chief seeks ROK support in tackling North Korean nuke threat  NK News
North Korea Tests New Theater Launch Platforms as Party Congress Continues Nuclear/Missile Buildup - 38 NorthNorth Korea Tests New Theater Launch Platforms as Party Congress Continues Nuclear/Missile Buildup  38 North
‘Very serious increase’: North Korea ramps up nuclear arms production at alarming pace, IAEA warns - WION‘Very serious increase’: North Korea ramps up nuclear arms production at alarming pace, IAEA warns  WION
UN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity - ReutersUN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity  Reuters
North Korea nuclear programme sees “serious increase,” says IAEA Chief - Moneycontrol.comNorth Korea nuclear programme sees “serious increase,” says IAEA Chief  Moneycontrol.com
With Little Incentive to Engage the US, North Korea Deepens Russia and China Ties - 38 NorthWith Little Incentive to Engage the US, North Korea Deepens Russia and China Ties  38 North
North Korea Test Launches Anti-ship, Cruise Missiles from First-in-class Destroyer - USNI NewsNorth Korea Test Launches Anti-ship, Cruise Missiles from First-in-class Destroyer  USNI News
North Korea's Kim Jong Un supervises missile tests from his naval destroyer - NBC NewsNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un supervises missile tests from his naval destroyer  NBC News
Kim Jong-Un - BritannicaKim Jong-Un  Britannica
Trump’s war with Iran has left prospects for North Korea talks on life support - NK NewsTrump’s war with Iran has left prospects for North Korea talks on life support  NK News
North Korea calls for loyalty to leader Kim on founder's birth anniversary - thehawk.inNorth Korea calls for loyalty to leader Kim on founder's birth anniversary  thehawk.in
North Korea expands nuclear capabilities - AzerNewsNorth Korea expands nuclear capabilities  AzerNews
Korean War - BritannicaKorean War  Britannica
North Korea avoids 'Day of the Sun' term in state media - upi.comNorth Korea avoids 'Day of the Sun' term in state media  upi.com
UN Watchdog Warns North Korea Rapidly Expanding Nuclear Weapons Capacity - Modern DiplomacyUN Watchdog Warns North Korea Rapidly Expanding Nuclear Weapons Capacity  Modern Diplomacy
Kim’s daughter absent from North Korean missile test - CNNKim’s daughter absent from North Korean missile test  CNN
North Korea: 34 Rules That’ll Scare You - vocal.mediaNorth Korea: 34 Rules That’ll Scare You  vocal.media
North Korea Is the Head of the Snake—and the West Keeps Striking the Tail - Middle East ForumNorth Korea Is the Head of the Snake—and the West Keeps Striking the Tail  Middle East Forum
IAEA Warns Of Sharp Expansion In North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Capacity - BW BusinessworldIAEA Warns Of Sharp Expansion In North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Capacity  BW Businessworld
North Korea - Relations, South, Tensions - BritannicaNorth Korea - Relations, South, Tensions  Britannica
North Korea commemorates its late founder's birthday - NBC NewsNorth Korea commemorates its late founder's birthday  NBC News
North Korea brokers extort defector families with surveillance threats - DailyNKNorth Korea brokers extort defector families with surveillance threats  DailyNK
North Korea keeping Iran at arm’s length, reports Seoul - Al JazeeraNorth Korea keeping Iran at arm’s length, reports Seoul  Al Jazeera
North Korea Money Laundering – 9 Individuals - Rewards for Justice.netNorth Korea Money Laundering – 9 Individuals  Rewards for Justice.net
UN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity - ThePrintUN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity  ThePrint
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North Korea's economy entering recovery phase amid closer ties with Russia, China: Seoul - The Hans IndiaNorth Korea's economy entering recovery phase amid closer ties with Russia, China: Seoul  The Hans India
US, ROK and Japan discuss naval cooperation to counter North Korea - NK NewsUS, ROK and Japan discuss naval cooperation to counter North Korea  NK News
North Korea Tests Cruise, Anti-Ship Missiles From Destroyer, Signals Naval Buildup - BW BusinessworldNorth Korea Tests Cruise, Anti-Ship Missiles From Destroyer, Signals Naval Buildup  BW Businessworld
UN watchdog sees 'serious increase' in North Korea’s nuclear weapons production capacity - Anadolu AjansiUN watchdog sees 'serious increase' in North Korea’s nuclear weapons production capacity  Anadolu Ajansi
North Korean farmers ditch food crops for cash crops as market logic takes hold - DailyNKNorth Korean farmers ditch food crops for cash crops as market logic takes hold  DailyNK
South Korea says 'credible intelligence' indicates North Korean leader's daughter is successor - ReutersSouth Korea says 'credible intelligence' indicates North Korean leader's daughter is successor  Reuters
North Korea Made 'Serious Increase' in Nuclear Weapons, IAEA Says - Bloomberg.comNorth Korea Made 'Serious Increase' in Nuclear Weapons, IAEA Says  Bloomberg.com
N Korea slams Japan after diplomatic report calls for its denuclearization - Japan TodayN Korea slams Japan after diplomatic report calls for its denuclearization  Japan Today
North Korean economy is ‘recovering’ thanks to Russia, China ties: Seoul - NK NewsNorth Korean economy is ‘recovering’ thanks to Russia, China ties: Seoul  NK News
North Korea registers its largest warship with UN maritime watchdog - NK NewsNorth Korea registers its largest warship with UN maritime watchdog  NK News
China greenlights new seafood inspection facility on North Korea border - NK NewsChina greenlights new seafood inspection facility on North Korea border  NK News
IAEA chief says North Korea expands uranium enrichment - upi.comIAEA chief says North Korea expands uranium enrichment  upi.com
North Korea boosting ability to make nuclear arms: UN watchdog - DawnNorth Korea boosting ability to make nuclear arms: UN watchdog  Dawn
North Korea slams Japan for criticizing its nuclear, missile programs - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea slams Japan for criticizing its nuclear, missile programs  Anadolu Ajansi
IAEA: North Korea Expands Nuclear Activity With New Enrichment Site - StratNews GlobalIAEA: North Korea Expands Nuclear Activity With New Enrichment Site  StratNews Global
S. Korea claims North Korean economy on recovery - aju pressS. Korea claims North Korean economy on recovery  aju press
N Korea boosting its nuclear arms capabilities: UN - Taipei TimesN Korea boosting its nuclear arms capabilities: UN  Taipei Times
N Korea’s Kim oversees cruise missile test - Taipei TimesN Korea’s Kim oversees cruise missile test  Taipei Times
North Korea Seeks Nuclear Recognition for U.S. Talks - Arms Control AssociationNorth Korea Seeks Nuclear Recognition for U.S. Talks  Arms Control Association
Kim Jong Un marks special forces anniversary with rest order and ideological crackdown - DailyNKKim Jong Un marks special forces anniversary with rest order and ideological crackdown  DailyNK
North Korea orders diplomats to lock in nuclear status, pursue multipolar strategy - DailyNKNorth Korea orders diplomats to lock in nuclear status, pursue multipolar strategy  DailyNK
North Korea cooking oil distribution falls flat as prices exceed reach of poor - DailyNKNorth Korea cooking oil distribution falls flat as prices exceed reach of poor  DailyNK
Choi Eun-hee: Hong Kong Abduction, 8-Year Escape - ????Choi Eun-hee: Hong Kong Abduction, 8-Year Escape  ????
North Korea tests cruise missiles from new warship as Kim Jong Un watches - Sky NewsNorth Korea tests cruise missiles from new warship as Kim Jong Un watches  Sky News
Unification minister says appointing special envoy to facilitate US-North Korea talks still under review - The Korea HeraldUnification minister says appointing special envoy to facilitate US-North Korea talks still under review  The Korea Herald
MILITARY: North Korea navy missile test infographic - Graphic NewsMILITARY: North Korea navy missile test infographic  Graphic News
North Korea: Kim oversees more cruise missile tests from warships - Mid-dayNorth Korea: Kim oversees more cruise missile tests from warships  Mid-day
US-Iran talks echo North Korea's nuclear impasse - Nikkei AsiaUS-Iran talks echo North Korea's nuclear impasse  Nikkei Asia
North Korea Tests Cruise And Anti-Ship Missiles From 5,000-Ton Naval Destroyer - Marine InsightNorth Korea Tests Cruise And Anti-Ship Missiles From 5,000-Ton Naval Destroyer  Marine Insight
NORTH KOREA'S RAPID NUCLEAR EXPANSION International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said at a briefing in Seoul on Wednesday, April 15, that North Korea is demonstrating intensified activity across its key nucle - facebook.comNORTH KOREA'S RAPID NUCLEAR EXPANSION International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said at a briefing in Seoul on Wednesday, April 15, that North Korea is demonstrating intensified activity across its key nucle  facebook.com
UN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity - ReutersUN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity  Reuters
North Korea making 'very serious' gains in nuclear capability, UN watchdog warns - Türkiye TodayNorth Korea making 'very serious' gains in nuclear capability, UN watchdog warns  Türkiye Today
North Korean Hackers Use Fake Video Calls and AI in Sophisticated Crypto Attacks - KoreabizwireNorth Korean Hackers Use Fake Video Calls and AI in Sophisticated Crypto Attacks  Koreabizwire
Book Review: ‘Korean Messiah,’ by Jonathan Cheng - The New York TimesBook Review: ‘Korean Messiah,’ by Jonathan Cheng  The New York Times
North Korea calls for loyalty to leader Kim on founder's birth anniversary - The Hans IndiaNorth Korea calls for loyalty to leader Kim on founder's birth anniversary  The Hans India
The Iran War Is Giving China Time, Russia Money, and North Korea an Opening - 19FortyFiveThe Iran War Is Giving China Time, Russia Money, and North Korea an Opening  19FortyFive
N. Korea calls Japan’s criticism of its nukes a ‘grave provocation’ - upi.comN. Korea calls Japan’s criticism of its nukes a ‘grave provocation’  upi.com
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
N. Korea, Russia's largest labor unions sign cooperation agreement - TurnitinN. Korea, Russia's largest labor unions sign cooperation agreement  Turnitin
Escalation in North Korea's Nuclear Capabilities Alarms IAEA - DevdiscourseEscalation in North Korea's Nuclear Capabilities Alarms IAEA  Devdiscourse
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North Korea boosting ability to make nuclear arms – UN watchdog - MSNNorth Korea boosting ability to make nuclear arms – UN watchdog  MSN
Unification minister says Lee still reviewing appointment of special envoy for U.S.-North Korea talks - Korea JoongAng DailyUnification minister says Lee still reviewing appointment of special envoy for U.S.-North Korea talks  Korea JoongAng Daily
Russian military jet makes second visit to North Korea in a week - NK NewsRussian military jet makes second visit to North Korea in a week  NK News
North Korea accused of orchestrating the biggest cryptocurrency theft of 2026 - ??? ????????North Korea accused of orchestrating the biggest cryptocurrency theft of 2026  ??? ????????
Wang Yi's Visit: 3 Strategic Calculations - ????Wang Yi's Visit: 3 Strategic Calculations  ????
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IAEA chief says North Korea expanding nuclear weapons capacity - Khaama PressIAEA chief says North Korea expanding nuclear weapons capacity  Khaama Press
North Koreans forced to pay for Kim Il Sung birthday celebrations - DailyNKNorth Koreans forced to pay for Kim Il Sung birthday celebrations  DailyNK
IAEA chief warns North Korea is expanding nuclear weapons production - mezha.netIAEA chief warns North Korea is expanding nuclear weapons production  mezha.net
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
IAEA Chief Warns North Korea Is Boosting Nuclear Weapons Capacity - The Diplomatic InsightIAEA Chief Warns North Korea Is Boosting Nuclear Weapons Capacity  The Diplomatic Insight